How about that?The public could no longer find out who has a state permit to carry a concealed handgun under a bill approved unanimously Thursday by the Texas Senate.
A permit holder's identity could be disclosed only if that person has been arrested, indicted or convicted of a crime.
The Senate approved the measure with little discussion. It was tacked onto a bill that would extend the renewal time for a concealed handgun license.
The House passed a measure in March that also would keep permit holder identities secret.
Under current law, the Department of Public Safety must disclose whether someone holds a concealed handgun license to any person submitting a written request. Opponents of the current system say it allows potential criminals to determine whether a victim is licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Friday, May 13, 2005
Well, lo and behold...
Sure, I could edit my last entry, but what would be the fun in that? Mere minutes after typing up the last post, what should I find but this:
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