Texas Senate OKs guns on college campus bill today

By Janet Elliott

"A bill to allow college students and employees to carry their concealed handguns on campus won final passage today on a 19-12 vote in the Senate."

"The bill would allow college students who are at least 21 years old and licensed to carry concealed handguns to bring those weapons into state campus buildings. University hospitals and athletic facilities would remain off limits to guns. ... It applies to all universities and colleges in the state, but private institutions would be able to opt out. ..."

"Only 11 U.S. universities allow handguns on campus. In Texas, college students are split on the issue and several university administrators have expressed reservation. ..."

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