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Texas began issuing CCW permits
September 1, 2022
Sept 1, 1995
- 1993 73rd Legislature passed a law that only called for a statewide referendum on CHL
– Governor, Ann Richards vetoed it - 1995 74th Legislature passed SB 60
– Texas Senator Jerry Patterson sponsored the bill
– Governor George W. Bush signed the first Texas concealed carry bill (and 1997 revision)
– fulfilled a campaign promise - Texas began issuing CCW permits