Southeast Texas State Representative James White has filed the constitutional carry bill in
the state legislature. The bill relates to granting authority to carry a firearm to an unlicensed
person who otherwise meets certain requirements for a handgun license and to related criminal
offenses. The bill awaits approval from the state house before moving to the state senate. White
represents the 19th District of Texas, which includes Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Polk, and Tyler
counties.