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Texas had the
24th
highest firearm death rate in the U.S.
Gun fire was the
1st
leading cause of death for Texas children.
Texas had the
24th
highest firearm death rate in the U.S.
Gun fire was the
1st
leading cause of death for Texas children.
Take Action Now
Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Texas safer by closing dangerous loopholes.
Close Dangerous Loopholes
A deadly loophole allows guns to be sold between a seller and a buyer who don’t know each other – and no background check is required. Texas can close this “stranger-to-stranger” loophole and expand background checks to prevent dangerous people from buying guns.
276
children died by gun fire.
2697
Texans died by suicide with a firearm.
31
mass shootings.
School Shooting in Texas
Texans endured one of the worst school shootings in American history in Uvalde. In May 2022, 19 children, ages 9-11, and two teachers were killed during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. A further 17 people were injured. Key warning signs began to emerge after the tragedy. The shooter posted messages on social media indicating that he was going to shoot his grandmother and at an elementary school.
In response to the tragedy, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) partnered with legislators from both sides of the aisle to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Legislative efforts continue in Texas to reduce the risk of similar tragedies in the future.
Gun Laws in Texas
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Our Impact in Texas
Throughout Texas, Sandy Hook Promise has engaged youth & adults in our mission and prevention programs.
726k
Supporters in the state
1373
Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities
4m +
Program participants, including repeats, in 8,900 schools
7561
Students involved in 344 SAVE Promise Clubs throughout the state
Prevent gun violence in Texas
You can help make Texas a safe place for kids and for your whole community. We urge the legislature to pass proven policy solutions, including emergency temporary transfer and closing the stranger-to-stranger loophole to prevent gun violence and tragedy. These policies keep the public safe from harm while protecting individual rights.
Pass Temporary Transfer Laws
Close Dangerous Loopholes
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Firearm mortality rate; Firearm Suicides; Child Firearm Deaths, 2023: CDC WISQARS database
Ranking of firearms as a cause of death, 2023: CDC WONDER database
Mass Shootings in 2024; Mass Shootings since 2020: Gun Violence Archive