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26 May, 4 tweets, 1 min read
Over the weekend, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed a resolution naming the 1847 Colt Walker pistol the state’s ‘official handgun.’
Abbott tweeted that the weapon was invented by a Texas Ranger and was the ‘gun of choice’ for U.S. soldiers who fought during the 1840s Mexican-American War.
Abbott also added that he would be taking more action on gun laws ‘real soon.’
This alludes to legislation recently passed through the state’s legislature that would allow people to carry handguns without a license, training, or background check as long as they don't have any felony convictions. Abbott has indicated that he will sign this into law.

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