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. The Second Amendment prevents the government from infringing on one's right to keep and bear arms.In addition to the right to bear arms, I firmly believe all Texans have the right to their independence and minimal government interference. Forbid firearm possession in sensitive places such as schools and government buildings. Second Amendment Exceptionalism and Public Carry Super-Rights. STATE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION - Article 1, Section 23. We can protect the Second Amendment while protecting Texans from gun violence. I'm proud of Texas' long tradition of responsible gun ownership. 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. In a later case, the Court in dicta suggested that "the right of the people to keep and bear arms . . .