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The bill, which would raise the age to purchase an AR-15-style rifle from 18 to 21, must still be considered by the entire Texas House, with deadlines to do so looming this week. Even if it were to pass — still an unlikely prospect — it would face almost certain rejection by the State Senate, where the hard-right lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick, holds powerful control.
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Now if it can pass the Senate. It would be great.
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In Shift, Texas House Advances Bill to Raise Age to Buy Assault Weapons
The mass shooting at a shopping center in Allen, Texas, has exerted an unexpectedly raw and emotional force on the State Legislature.
Now if it can pass the Senate. It would be great.
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