Texas Gun Sense
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We prevent gun violence and other gun tragedies in Texas through education, partnerships, and policy change. Join us!
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June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. Take a moment to honor victims of senseless gun violence and hope for the change that can make safer communities.
Learn about common sense gun laws and advocacy resources at txgunsense.org or the link in our bio.
Learn about common sense gun laws and advocacy resources at txgunsense.org or the link in our bio.
June 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. Take a moment to honor victims of senseless gun violence and hope for the change that can make safer communities.
Learn about common sense gun laws and advocacy resources at txgunsense.org or the link in our bio.
Learn about common sense gun laws and advocacy resources at txgunsense.org or the link in our bio.
As we near the end of the 89th Legislative Session, we reflect on the various efforts made by Texans to create safer communities as well as new dangers we must push back on and prevent.
Read this article by the Austin Monitor for more: austinmonitor.com/stories/2025/0…
Read this article by the Austin Monitor for more: austinmonitor.com/stories/2025/0…
https://austinmonitor.com/stories/2025/0…
May 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
As we near the end of the 89th Legislative Session, we reflect on the various efforts made by Texans to create safer communities as well as new dangers we must push back on and prevent.
Read this article by the Austin Monitor for more: austinmonitor.com/stories/2025/0…
Read this article by the Austin Monitor for more: austinmonitor.com/stories/2025/0…
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Today we honor the memory of 21 innocent lives lost & countless others forever impacted 3 yrs ago at #RobbElementary. We remain committed to ending #gunviolence. Our hearts are always w/ #Uvalde.
@momsdemand.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social @texasgunsense.bsky.social @marchforourlives.bsky.social
@momsdemand.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social @texasgunsense.bsky.social @marchforourlives.bsky.social
May 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Today we honor the memory of 21 innocent lives lost & countless others forever impacted 3 yrs ago at #RobbElementary. We remain committed to ending #gunviolence. Our hearts are always w/ #Uvalde.
@momsdemand.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social @texasgunsense.bsky.social @marchforourlives.bsky.social
@momsdemand.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social @texasgunsense.bsky.social @marchforourlives.bsky.social
Despite tireless advocacy from Texans, leaders did not even call a hearing on Raise the Age this session. Lawmakers are ignoring the voices of Texans they are supposed to serve.
Use our Legislative Vote Tracker to hold them accountable for their actions.
🔗 txgunsense.org/scorecard
Use our Legislative Vote Tracker to hold them accountable for their actions.
🔗 txgunsense.org/scorecard
May 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Despite tireless advocacy from Texans, leaders did not even call a hearing on Raise the Age this session. Lawmakers are ignoring the voices of Texans they are supposed to serve.
Use our Legislative Vote Tracker to hold them accountable for their actions.
🔗 txgunsense.org/scorecard
Use our Legislative Vote Tracker to hold them accountable for their actions.
🔗 txgunsense.org/scorecard
We want to highlight State Senator Roland Gutierrez from Uvalde who has honored with action, not just words. Use our Legislative Vote Tracker to see how Texas lawmakers have voted on important gun policies and hold them accountable for their actions.
🔗: txgunsense.org/scorecard
🔗: txgunsense.org/scorecard
May 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
We want to highlight State Senator Roland Gutierrez from Uvalde who has honored with action, not just words. Use our Legislative Vote Tracker to see how Texas lawmakers have voted on important gun policies and hold them accountable for their actions.
🔗: txgunsense.org/scorecard
🔗: txgunsense.org/scorecard
Three years ago today, 19 students and 2 teachers were killed by a shooter at Robb Elementary school. We will always remember their names and stand beside the Uvalde community. We will never stop fighting to prevent tragedies like this from happening again.
May 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Three years ago today, 19 students and 2 teachers were killed by a shooter at Robb Elementary school. We will always remember their names and stand beside the Uvalde community. We will never stop fighting to prevent tragedies like this from happening again.
Join us TODAY for a Day of Action to Raise the Age! We’re asking you to call 13 representatives for the 13 hours the Uvalde families had to wait to testify on the Raise the Age bill two years ago — 11 members on the House Committee on Homeland Security…
April 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Join us TODAY for a Day of Action to Raise the Age! We’re asking you to call 13 representatives for the 13 hours the Uvalde families had to wait to testify on the Raise the Age bill two years ago — 11 members on the House Committee on Homeland Security…
Join us on Wednesday, April 16 at 6 PM CST for a virtual training on building power, engaging with lawmakers, and staying grounded in tough conversations. Featuring Kris Brown from Brady United, in collab. with Students Engaged & Team Enough.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4ic91B2
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4ic91B2
April 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Join us on Wednesday, April 16 at 6 PM CST for a virtual training on building power, engaging with lawmakers, and staying grounded in tough conversations. Featuring Kris Brown from Brady United, in collab. with Students Engaged & Team Enough.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4ic91B2
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4ic91B2
Our Raise the Age Day of Action is 4/18 — the two-year anniversary of the committee hearing on HB 2744.
The fight to raise the age to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles like AR-15’s continues. Despite overwhelming public support, lawmakers have taken no significant action in favor of this policy.
The fight to raise the age to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles like AR-15’s continues. Despite overwhelming public support, lawmakers have taken no significant action in favor of this policy.
April 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Our Raise the Age Day of Action is 4/18 — the two-year anniversary of the committee hearing on HB 2744.
The fight to raise the age to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles like AR-15’s continues. Despite overwhelming public support, lawmakers have taken no significant action in favor of this policy.
The fight to raise the age to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles like AR-15’s continues. Despite overwhelming public support, lawmakers have taken no significant action in favor of this policy.
We have just released our How to Testify Toolkit for your convenience. Whether you plan to speak or simply record your support or opposition, this guide will walk you through the process.
April 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We have just released our How to Testify Toolkit for your convenience. Whether you plan to speak or simply record your support or opposition, this guide will walk you through the process.
Right now, Texas lawmakers are making critical decisions about gun safety. One of the most powerful ways to influence the conversation is by writing a Letter to the Editor (LTE) to your local newspaper. 📝
March 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Right now, Texas lawmakers are making critical decisions about gun safety. One of the most powerful ways to influence the conversation is by writing a Letter to the Editor (LTE) to your local newspaper. 📝
On Tuesday March 18, a three year old inside a car parked outside Hunt County Regional Medical Center was critically injured by a loaded and unsecured rifle going off.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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March 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
On Tuesday March 18, a three year old inside a car parked outside Hunt County Regional Medical Center was critically injured by a loaded and unsecured rifle going off.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
On January 13, 19-year-old Zacchaeus Selby-Mukum, who had been injured in the 2021 Timberview High School shooting, was found dead by gun-wound in Arlington. Two months later, the 17-year old suspect of his murder was arrested in Fort Worth.
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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March 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
On January 13, 19-year-old Zacchaeus Selby-Mukum, who had been injured in the 2021 Timberview High School shooting, was found dead by gun-wound in Arlington. Two months later, the 17-year old suspect of his murder was arrested in Fort Worth.
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
Stay informed on how Texas lawmakers vote on gun safety legislation with the Texas Gun Sense Legislative Vote Tracker. This tool provides a comprehensive record of lawmakers’ stances on key gun-related bills, empowering constituents with the knowledge to hold lawmakers accountable.
March 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Stay informed on how Texas lawmakers vote on gun safety legislation with the Texas Gun Sense Legislative Vote Tracker. This tool provides a comprehensive record of lawmakers’ stances on key gun-related bills, empowering constituents with the knowledge to hold lawmakers accountable.
We show up because we refuse to accept gun violence as the status quo. We fight to create a safer Texas because the tragedies we see and hear about so often cannot be normalized.
March 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We show up because we refuse to accept gun violence as the status quo. We fight to create a safer Texas because the tragedies we see and hear about so often cannot be normalized.
Several local journalists covered the momentous efforts of Advocacy Day, headlining our demands for common-sense gun safety reforms. Our stories are being heard, and our refusal to live in a reality where countless instances of preventable gun violence are commonplace will be recognized.
March 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Several local journalists covered the momentous efforts of Advocacy Day, headlining our demands for common-sense gun safety reforms. Our stories are being heard, and our refusal to live in a reality where countless instances of preventable gun violence are commonplace will be recognized.
Texans showed up. We spoke out. Now, we keep going.
With your help, we can turn action into impact. Amplify Austin ends at 6 PM tonight, and every donation helps unlock additional funds to fuel real change.
With your help, we can turn action into impact. Amplify Austin ends at 6 PM tonight, and every donation helps unlock additional funds to fuel real change.
March 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Texans showed up. We spoke out. Now, we keep going.
With your help, we can turn action into impact. Amplify Austin ends at 6 PM tonight, and every donation helps unlock additional funds to fuel real change.
With your help, we can turn action into impact. Amplify Austin ends at 6 PM tonight, and every donation helps unlock additional funds to fuel real change.
For the next 24 hours, you have the power to fuel the fight for common-sense gun laws and save lives.
This is our moment—don’t miss it! Give now at bit.ly/40M0v5l
#AmplifyAustin #ILiveHereIGiveHere
This is our moment—don’t miss it! Give now at bit.ly/40M0v5l
#AmplifyAustin #ILiveHereIGiveHere
March 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
For the next 24 hours, you have the power to fuel the fight for common-sense gun laws and save lives.
This is our moment—don’t miss it! Give now at bit.ly/40M0v5l
#AmplifyAustin #ILiveHereIGiveHere
This is our moment—don’t miss it! Give now at bit.ly/40M0v5l
#AmplifyAustin #ILiveHereIGiveHere
The powerful voices of Texans joined at the capitol last Thursday, standing together to show lawmakers that we are the Gun Sense Majority. 🗣️
Sign the petition to refuse inaction on gun violence prevention: bit.ly/4hzbmGE
Sign the petition to refuse inaction on gun violence prevention: bit.ly/4hzbmGE
March 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The powerful voices of Texans joined at the capitol last Thursday, standing together to show lawmakers that we are the Gun Sense Majority. 🗣️
Sign the petition to refuse inaction on gun violence prevention: bit.ly/4hzbmGE
Sign the petition to refuse inaction on gun violence prevention: bit.ly/4hzbmGE
This art installation, titled Vidas Robadas / Stolen Lives, is a state-wide installation campaign created by Texas Impact. Each shirt represents a life stolen by gun violence.
Join us for Advocacy Day tomorrow, 2/27, to see this installation in person at the Capitol.
Join us for Advocacy Day tomorrow, 2/27, to see this installation in person at the Capitol.
February 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This art installation, titled Vidas Robadas / Stolen Lives, is a state-wide installation campaign created by Texas Impact. Each shirt represents a life stolen by gun violence.
Join us for Advocacy Day tomorrow, 2/27, to see this installation in person at the Capitol.
Join us for Advocacy Day tomorrow, 2/27, to see this installation in person at the Capitol.
The wait is over! Tomorrow, Texans from all over the state will stand together to demand action on gun violence. Are you ready to make history? See you at Advocacy Day!
📍 Texas State Capitol
📆 February 27, 2025
🔗 RSVP & details at the link in bio
#DoSomethingTX #EndGunViolence #WeAreTheMajority
📍 Texas State Capitol
📆 February 27, 2025
🔗 RSVP & details at the link in bio
#DoSomethingTX #EndGunViolence #WeAreTheMajority
February 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The wait is over! Tomorrow, Texans from all over the state will stand together to demand action on gun violence. Are you ready to make history? See you at Advocacy Day!
📍 Texas State Capitol
📆 February 27, 2025
🔗 RSVP & details at the link in bio
#DoSomethingTX #EndGunViolence #WeAreTheMajority
📍 Texas State Capitol
📆 February 27, 2025
🔗 RSVP & details at the link in bio
#DoSomethingTX #EndGunViolence #WeAreTheMajority
✨ Advocacy Day is almost here! ✨ Wondering what to expect? Swipe through for a breakdown of the day's events—from powerful speeches and a rally at the Capitol to impactful meetings with lawmakers.
📅 February 27, 2025
📍 Texas State Capitol
✅ RSVP now: link in bio
📅 February 27, 2025
📍 Texas State Capitol
✅ RSVP now: link in bio
February 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
✨ Advocacy Day is almost here! ✨ Wondering what to expect? Swipe through for a breakdown of the day's events—from powerful speeches and a rally at the Capitol to impactful meetings with lawmakers.
📅 February 27, 2025
📍 Texas State Capitol
✅ RSVP now: link in bio
📅 February 27, 2025
📍 Texas State Capitol
✅ RSVP now: link in bio
Dallas CRED, a community violence intervention program, will no longer be formally operating due to lack of funding. In its formal 3 year run, Dallas CRED says it saw violent incidents its operating areas decrease by 8% and killings decrease by 50%.
February 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Dallas CRED, a community violence intervention program, will no longer be formally operating due to lack of funding. In its formal 3 year run, Dallas CRED says it saw violent incidents its operating areas decrease by 8% and killings decrease by 50%.
This Black History Month, we want to direct attention to how gun violence disproportionately impacts Black Texans. According to the latest Texas annual gun death data, Black people were over six times as likely to die by gun homicide than their white counterparts.
February 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This Black History Month, we want to direct attention to how gun violence disproportionately impacts Black Texans. According to the latest Texas annual gun death data, Black people were over six times as likely to die by gun homicide than their white counterparts.
Texas lawmakers are ignoring you. Here’s the proof.⬇️ #gunsense #endgunviolence #TexasDeservesBetter
February 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Texas lawmakers are ignoring you. Here’s the proof.⬇️ #gunsense #endgunviolence #TexasDeservesBetter