Gov. Abbott Signs Into Law 7 Bills Enforcing Second Amendment in Texas, Including Constitutional Carry

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shows off a gun rights bill he signed, as (L) Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, (R) Speaker Dade Phelan, members of state legislature, and representatives of the National Rifle Association look on during a press conference in San Antonio, Texas, on June 17, 2021. Marina Fatina/NTD

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on June 17 signed into law seven pieces of gun-rights related legislation aimed at enforcing the protection of Second Amendment Rights in Texas.

The governor appeared at Alamo Plaza in San Antonio for the bill signing ceremony and was joined by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dade Phelan, and several other Republican lawmakers who authored and passed the legislation. Representatives of the National Rifle Association were also in attendance.