Texas Parking Lot Gun Bill Moves a Step Closer

S.B. 730, has been reported out of Committee favorably and placed on the intent calendar for today, which means it can now be considered by the full Texas Senate.

The Committee vote? Guns 7 - Sanity 0.

Update (3/26/09): The bill has now passed the Senate 31 - 0 and been sent to the House. A veteran lobbyist predicts passage at 99%. Hard to be against guns in Texas.