This story is part of a KXAN series of reports called “Stop Mass Shootings,” providing context and exploring solutions surrounding gun violence in the wake of the deadly Uvalde school shooting. AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas Senate committee will meet Tuesday to hear from the public for the first time regarding school safety, police training and social media nearly a month after the Uvalde school shooting. Dan Patrick wrote on Twitter Tuesday, “the TX Senate begins public hearings on latest DPS investigations on Uvalde & other topics. Greg Abbott called for the creation of special committees to address school safety and mental health after the tragedy. A Texas House investigative committee will also hold a meeting Tuesday morning — this one closed to the public — to hear from responding law enforcement in the shooting.

Source: New York Times June 21, 2022 14:51 UTC