Podcasts News Politics Texas Tribune Brief Texas Republicans are vowing to defy any new federal gun rules. Experts say it's largely a symbolic gesture.

Texas Republicans are vowing to defy any new federal gun rules. Experts say it's largely a symbolic gesture.

Published: April 19, 2021, 10 a.m.

b'The push to steel Texas against new federal rules comes amid several recent incidents of gun violence nationwide \\u2014 including shootings in Bryan and Austin. Democrats are calling for an assault weapons ban and stronger background checks, among other changes.'