AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The University of Texas is starting the process of deciding where to allow concealed handguns on campus. The 50,000-student campus is hosting Wednesday night the first of two public forums for input that will be considered when school officials decide where guns will be allowed under a new state law. Despite fierce resistance from some schools, including at UT, Texas state lawmakers forced public universities to allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their weapons in campus buildings and classrooms. Private universities don't have to comply. But lawmakers allowed schools to carve out gun-free zones so long as it doesn't cover most or all of campuses. Gun rights activists call campus carry a personal safety measure. Opponents say it'll cause more campus violence. The law takes effect next August.
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University of Texas holds forum on concealed guns on campus
- Wednesday, 30 September 2015 20:45
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