Texas House panel passes "raise the age" gun bill
Synopsis by Houston Chronicle May 10 23
A bill raising age for AR-15 rifle purchases died in the Texas House Tuesday, after a surprising vote on Monday indicated it could move forward.Read full article 
Houston Chronicle: Lawmakers react to bill to raising age for AR-15 rifle purchases
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