Campus Carry Expands To Texas Community Colleges
The new rule is an expansion of the campus carry law that took effect at four year public colleges and universities last year.
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The new rule is an expansion of the campus carry law that took effect at four year public colleges and universities last year.
Beginning on Tuesday, students and staff members at community colleges throughout Texas will be allowed to carry concealed guns on campus as the state's so-called 'campus carry' law expands.
The so-called 'campus carry' law will be expanded Tuesday to also include community colleges across Texas. People with a handgun license will be allowed to carry a concealed firearm on campus.
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