A bill letting people carry handguns without a permit is being introduced on the floor of the Texas Senate. Senator Dr. Charles Schwertner started discussing the bill late this morning. Supporters say it's important to restore a right removed in the 1870s while suggesting it will keep people more safe. Opponents, including police chiefs, say it will make police jobs harder because officers won't know if someone they encounter is armed or not. The Texas House passed the bill last month. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick originally suggested permitless carry wouldn't pass the Senate, but later formed a new committee to hear the bill.
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