Guns on campus bills get hearing in House

By The Associated Press

"Proposals that would give Texas college students and professors the right to carry guns into the classroom are scheduled to get their first hearing in the Legislature on Wednesday."

"The proposals would allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their weapons around campus, including in buildings and classrooms. Supporters say it's a gun-rights issue and critical self-defense measure to prevent violent crime and mass shootings such as the Virginia Tech massacre in 2007. Opponents, including some university administrators, say guns will only make campuses more dangerous. ..."

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