May 25, 2015 12:16 PM

On eve of House debate, UT Chancellor McRaven outlines ways to change campus carry legislation

McRaven remains steadfastly against campus carry, but responds to questions about how to make it less bad than he believes it to be

As the Texas House prepares for a debate on campus carry scheduled for Tuesday, Rep. Chris Turner, D-Arlington, released a written exchange between himself and UT System Chancellor William McRaven in which McRaven makes suggestions for changing the legislation.

The problem with suggesting changes, of course, is that Republicans will try to move the bill through the House with no changes so that it can be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott, who has said he will sign it.

In a letter dated April 20 and distributed around the Texas Capitol Monday morning, McRaven reiterated his staunch opposition to the proposal, arguing once again that campus carry will stymie efforts to recruit top-notch faculty and create new costs for campuses.

By Scott Braddock