Abbott vows to sign legislation allowing Texans to carry firearms in public without a permit

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to sign legislation that would allow residents to carry handguns in public without a license, a practice sometimes referred to as "constitutional carry."

The Republican governor weighed in for the first time on the issue on Tuesday, which has gained steam in the Texas Legislature. The proposal to allow such a practice has passed in the House earlier this month, but it does not garner enough votes in the state Senate. However, Abbott said that he would approve it if it passed.