Gov. Greg Abbott appointed John P. Scott as the Texas Education Agency's first school safety chief on Monday following the Uvalde mass shooting in May. The former U.S. secret service agent is tasked with ensuring Texas schools implement safety policies.
that he would focus on raising the age to buy semi-automatic rifles to 21 if he were elected next month in addition to supporting universal background checks and red-flag laws, which would allow judges to seize firearms from people deemed dangerous.
O’Rourke attacked Abbott at the debate for refusing to call a special legislative session to discuss school safety and gun laws after the Uvalde shooting. He alsofor expanding gun access in Texas by signing a law allowing Texans who can legally carry guns to carry handguns without a license or training and for sending a video message to the National Rifle Association’s conference in Houston just days after the shooting in Uvalde.
Perhaps it goes without saying — but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Scott leads UIW to bounce-back win over McNeeseQuarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. accounts for seven touchdowns as Incarnate Word bounces back...
Leer más »
Scott declines to rebuke Trump's comments attacking McConnellRepublican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida declined to criticize former President Donald Trump's recent comments attacking Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Leer más »
Rick Scott: Republicans Will 'Absolutely' Get At Least 52 Senate Seats in MidtermsSenator Rick Scott (R-FL) said Sunday on NBC's 'Meet the Press' that Republicans will 'absolutely' win control of the Senate in November's midterm elections. | Clips
Leer más »
Rick Scott won’t rebuke Trump’s “death wish” post about McConnellSen. Rick Scott declined several times to condemn Trump's recent social media post suggesting Mitch McConnell had a 'death wish' because he supported 'Democrat sponsored Bills' and using a racist name to describe his former Cabinet Secretary Elaine Chao.
Leer más »
Sen. Rick Scott says there’s ‘arguments to do’ abortion restrictions ‘at the federal level’In an interview on NBC News' 'Meet the Press,' the Senate GOP campaign chair said, “I’m pro life as you know, I think we ought to have reasonable restrictions.'
Leer más »
Rick Scott responds to Trump's 'death wish' attack on Mitch McConnellFlorida Sen. Rick Scott said that he does not 'condone violence' after Donald Trump lashed out at Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell and suggested McConnell had a 'death wish' — but Scott stopped short of condemning the former president.
Leer más »