LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor:

We would like to address The Signal and the student body at large concerning the issue of concealed handguns on campus.  This important piece of Texas legislation is currently pending before the public safety committee in the House. The Senate also has the bill appropriated in committee.  While a majority of state representatives have expressed an opinion in favor of this bill, it has not yet come to a vote on the floor of either body.

This bill has been discussed by both the University of Houston–Clear Lake Student Government Association and the Texas Student Association. The SGA general council is currently divided on this issue with no clear majority of opinion.  The TSA has also tabled issuing an opinion on this matter. It is the feeling of the TSA that all institutions of higher education discuss this bill independently as there are diverse needs throughout the state.

Students wishing to contact their state and local representatives to express their opinions regarding this, or any other matter, can locate their current state representatives contact information on the TSA Web site: www.TXStudent.org.  When addressing this issue be sure to include the House Bill Number (HB1893) or the Senate Bill Number (SB1164) as appropriate. Additionally, if you are a student wanting your voice to be heard on this issue, please contact your SGA at sga@uhcl.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

Best Regards,

The SGA Executive Council