Limiting doors, not guns, is the way to go, says a Republican lawmaker from Cowtown.
The idea of requiring single-door schoolhouses has found support among prominent GOP politicians, including U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and even former President Donald Trump. Detractors, meanwhile, have cast doubt on the efficacy and practicality of such a move.. Some districts might also have schools with multiple buildings and portables, further complicating the process.
Older district buildings may face renovations under a law like the one Schatzline proposed, costing local taxpayers, per the. And critics have pointed out that it’s important for more than one door to be available in the instance of an emergency, such as a fire. Nicole Golden, executive director of Texas Gun Sense, said via email that most Texans agree on “common sense measures” to safeguard against gun violence in schools and communities. Such proposals include implementing a"stronger vetting process for purchase of semi-automatic rifles ," mandated background checks and. It could also mean greater investments in violence intervention programs and safe gun storage education.Golden noted that around 4,000 Texans are fatally shot each year.
“Our students, educators, and families in our schools and communities deserve a future free from gun violence,” Golden wrote. “The time to act is now, and we are working tirelessly with our coalition and leaders to steer our policies in the right direction.”reached out to Schatzline’s office with an interview request but didn’t hear back by publication time.
Schatzline has filed another bill aimed at improving school safety. HB 1371 would mandate the on-campus presence of armed, properly trained security officers during normal school hours., which lets certain teachers carry guns. Of Texas’ more than 1,200 districts, though, just 84 have signed up, the
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