Texas constitutional carry in effect Sept. 1

As of Sept. 1, a new state law will soon let most Texans carry handguns in public without going through training or having to get permits.

Gov. Greg Abbott lauded the so-called “constitutional carry” legislation and other firearms bills when he signed them into law.

“You could say that I signed into law today some laws that protect gun rights,” Abbott said at the bill signing in June. “But today, I …