'i Think It's Not Enough': Abbott, Lawmakers Took Few Steps To Reduce Mass Shooting In Texas

El Paso Times, El Paso Times
Tue, 08/03/2021 - 6:40am

In the aftermath of mass shootings, Texas lawmakers enacted more measures to protect gun-ownership rights.

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