New federal gun safety bill reveals divide among Texas lawmakers

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : The bill was crafted by Texas' Republican Sen. John Cornyn in partnership with Democratic senators, and momentum to "do something" -- as Cornyn and Biden have both said they heard from the public -- propelled Senate GOP leaders to act despite resistance from many in the party to new limitations on gun ownership.
50% :Roy said he voted against the bill because it was "negotiated with Democrats who have stated openly they wish to ban weapons," and he said it "encourages red flag provisions that are dubiously constitutional."Carter, a former judge, said that while he was in favor of parts of the bill, he opposed the new limitations on gun ownership"The Constitution is clear that the Second Amendment shall not be infringed, and unfortunately, the Senate's gun control legislation has several concerning provisions that will encroach upon law-abiding Americans' constitutional rights," he said.
45% : "That's not what we did here.""This bill includes important targeted reforms, complete with robust due process protections that I believe will keep our children and our communities safe while respecting Second Amendment rights," he said.
38% : The new law focuses on funding mental health programs and supporting "red flag" laws in states that enable law enforcement to seize weapons from a person who is thought to represent a danger to themselves and others.

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