Big majority of Texans say law enforcement could have done more to stop Uvalde mass shooting

A month after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texans are overwhelmingly critical of law enforcement’s response to the shooting, and a majority feel it’s important to investigate their response. Most Texans are concerned about another mass shooting. Texans rate Gov. Abbott’s response to Uvalde more negatively than positively. …

Texans broadly support background checks and having a minimum age of at least 21. There is majority backing for a “red flag” law in Texas and a ban on the AR-15, but more division among Texans on these measures. …

Despite his low approval marks, early polling shows Greg Abbott with an eight-point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke, if the election for governor of Texas were held today. CONTINUED

CBS News


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