Texas House lawmakers debated gun rights and voter protections Wednesday afternoon related to a bill that would allow election judges to carry a weapon inside a polling place at a

A Texas bill allowing election judges to carry firearms at polling sites passed the state House on Wednesday. House Bill 1128, introduced by Republican state Representative Carrie Isaac, would grant election judges the right to carry handguns while performing their official duties.

Texas nonpartisan elections feature a small but distinctive electorate concerned with issues that affect their daily lives, including public safety, neighborhood vitality, taxes, schools and recreation.

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Many candidates backed by conservative groups, particularly in Tarrant County, were defeated, while school bonds found success across Texas.

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House Bill 1128 would allow election judges, early voting clerks, or deputy early voting clerks who are serving as an election judge to carry a weapon.

Many counties and cities in the Lone Star State hold elections in May of odd-numbered years. On May 3, North Texans will cast their votes for local leaders and initiatives. Early voting ends April 29; hours vary by location.