Republican state senators say a proposal that would allow Texas college students to carry guns on campus already has enough support to pass the upper chamber.

SB 11 would allow students, faculty and staff members with concealed-handgun licenses to carry guns into campus buildings and classrooms.

“Some people have legitimate, real life actual threats against them, restraining orders, stalking, whatever the situation may be, they need the ability to protect themselves,” says Kurt Mueller with Students for Concealed Carry.

Mueller says other states have already passed similar laws without any regrets.

“Between Colorado and Utah, we're now talking 11 years of combined experience,” he tells KTRH News. “There's never been a problem with students being able to carry on campus where there's ever been any kind of incident caused by a student who caused any harm or disruption on campus.”

The University of Texas chancellor already has come out against the idea. Mueller also knows the issue has sparked fierce debate in previous legislative sessions.

“There's never been a problem at any public college that has allowed students to carry on campus,” he says. “As for this fear, its just not based on any reality.”

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