Texas senate passes bill allowing permitless carry of handguns

Current law requires fingerprints, four hours of training and the passing of a written exam and shooting proficiency test

Texans will soon be able to openly carry a handgun without a license after the state's legislature passed a bill that repeals requirements for carrying a handgun.

Though some Republicans voiced hesitancy over the bill, it ultimately passed the Texas senate on Wednesday in an 18-13 vote along party lines. The Texas governor, Greg Abbott, said he supports the bill and will sign it into law once it reaches his desk.