Governor Greg Abbott today signed seven pieces of legislation into law to protect Second Amendment Rights in Texas. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.Research Texas state laws on state right to bear arms, including what is regulated and what's not. Welcome to Texas Gun Rights (TXGR) - the largest "No Compromise" gun rights group in the Lone Star State! I spent 20 years on the bench with the Constitution as my guide to preserve law and order while protecting the rights of all Texans. Amendment Two to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791. It protects the right for Americans to possess weapons for the protection of themselves. Gun owner but charged with a felony DWI? If so, you can lose your gun rights if convicted. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.