Two Texas bills could introduce firearm safety courses at high schools

AUSTIN, Texas — Two bills introduced to the Texas Legislature could allow firearm safety courses to be taught to high school students. Two bills will be introduced to the House Committee on Youth Health and Safety on Monday, each pertaining to firearm safety. One bill would allow high schoolers in grade 12 to graduate from a fire safety course by completing the handgun proficiency course if the eligibility requirements are met. The other would focus on general firearm safety. Both bills, House Bill 2090 and House Bill 2976, were spearheaded by State Rep. Ryan Guillen. HB 2090 has co-authors, including…