Bill allowing concealed handguns on college campuses draws blanks
1 day ago
Although the measure could perhaps be added as an amendment to another bill, Birdwell said he promised his colleagues that was something he wouldn't do.
House members kill more Senate bills as revenge
1 day ago
Debbie Riddle announced she would filibuster each of his proposed laws unless Birdwell moved forward on bills affecting Harris County.
'Campus carry' gun legislation moves closer to a Senate vote
9 days ago
Private institutions would be allowed to opt in.Whitmire, who had sidelined a Senate bill by Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, told reporters that he agreed to allow a hearing at the request of Lt.
Bill allowing more weapons on college campuses advances
23 days ago
Birdwell, who represents part of Tarrant County, said in an interview Tuesday that he has "remained in close contact" with Fletcher to discuss options after the House bill reaches the Senate.
Scouts' ban on gays stands for now, but bitter public debate rages on
106 days ago
Kelly Hancock of Fort Worth and Brian Birdwell of Granbury and GOP state Reps.
Correction: Texas Senate-Drawing Lots-Glance story
113 days ago
Senators will serve as follows:Two year terms:Donna Campbell, R-San MarcosJohn Carona, R-DallasWendy Davis, D-Fort WorthBob Deuell, R-GreenvilleCraig Estes, R-Wichita FallsKelly Hancock, R-Fort...
Don't mess with Texans' gun rights, GOP officials declare
118 days ago
"Birdwell is among the more than dozen Texas senators -- including Sens.
Davis, Hancock draw short terms in Texas Senate races
120 days ago
The two other senators who represent parts of Tarrant County -- Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, and Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury -- drew four-year terms.
Texas lawmakers say concealed guns bill needed
120 days ago
Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, who filed the Campus Personal Protection Act last week, called the Lone Star College shooting a prime example for the need for his bill.
Highlights from around the Capitol
120 days ago
Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, who filed the Campus Personal Protection Act last week, called the Lone Star College shooting a prime example for the need for his bill.
