We love our guns in Texas. The Texas Tribune has a special feature on the state of the gun in Texas. Its as healthy as its ever been. If any legislation is passed, its likely that it will enhance, not restrict, access to gun. We tend to like self defense, and but into the idea that one person's possession of a weapon is a deterrence to crime. Expect to see bills introduced expanding - not limiting access to all types of weaponry.
Click here for some back and forth about whether greater access to guns reduces crime.