My jaw suddenly and uncontrollably fell open.
"We find it hard to defend state licensing regulations that only law-abiding citizens follow. We recognize that criminals and the mentally ill carry firearms wherever and whenever they want without regard for any law or regulation. So, it makes sense that the time has come to extend that same privilege to those who respect the rule of law.
State Rep. James White, a Republican from southeast Texas, appears to be taking the lead on constitutional carry legislation with the backing of House Speaker Joe Straus and his bipartisan team of Republicans and Democrats."
