Will a special legislative session be called in response to the Uvalde violence? Gun reform advocates aren't optimistic.
Hundreds gathered at the Texas State Capitol on May 25 to remember the victims of the Uvalde school shooting, has dedicated her career to gun reform in the state. And as much as she'd like to see common-sense legislation enacted posthaste, she's wary of a special session of thethat may be called in response to the May 24 slaughter of 19 children and two adults at Uvalde'sHer organization's relationship with the Lege reached an all-time low during its 2021 session.
Texas Gun Sense's work for the last decade has focused on the Legislature – offering reliable data and guidance on policy and making sure lawmakers can hear the voices of survivors of gun violence. It's been an uphill battle, and the group has pivoted to also work with local governments in establishing programs that prevent community violence and offer education on gun safety and storage.
In terms of a special session, Golden said,"There's some precedent for that ... But Gov. Abbott's school safety plan after the Santa Fe shooting ... it seemed like maybe we could move some things forward and those things just didn't happen. What I wouldn't want to come out of a special session is more harmful legislation, so I'd be cautious."
However, she's not without optimism."Where my hope lies is in the movement, the gun violence prevention movement," she said."It's been building since Sandy Hook. In Texas we have a strong coalition, it's diverse, and I have hope and faith in that. We have a strong voice and it won't stop. Do I think that it's gonna change legislatively at the state level? I can't say that. Maybe we can move the needle on some small things.
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