There are several bills allowing Texans to openly carry handguns facing the legislature this session. But, they have some challenges reports the Amarillo Globe News.
State Rep. John Smithee is the senior lawmaker in the Texas Panhandle delegation. He says, “There’s two issues: one is how strict your licensing is, and two is where you could take your open carry and what restrictions would be placed upon it.”
The Amarillo Republican says he hasn’t take a formal position on the matter yet.
Smithee doesn’t expect lawmakers to debate the proposed bills until March.