About GOA Texas

At GOA Texas, our primary focus has been to have a positive effect on Texas legislation for the purpose of protecting every Texan’s right to bear arms.

We have found our most effective way to change legislation is through activism. Over the past several years, activists from across this great state have showed up at the Capitol during session to remind legislators of their campaign promises to protect our rights.

Along with our strong presence at the Capitol, activists have emailed, called, and engaged with their elected Representatives and Senators. That is how we continue to press forward. It is the only proven way for Texas patriots to be effective.

One might think it would be easy for the legislature like the one we have in Texas to pass pro-gun legislation, but it has been an uphill battle. Since 1836, Texas has been largely anti-gun based on the penal code. We didn’t have “permission” to carry a pistol concealed until 1995. We didn’t have the right to open carry a pistol until 2015. And finally in 2021, GOA’s Constitutional Carry bill (HB1927) passed into law.

At GOA, we believe we can continue to improve our pro-2A positions, but it will take many activists being engaged and informed. GOA is on the frontlines in the battle for our liberty and we need all hands on deck.

If you would like to stay informed of upcoming events and legislation, please sign up for our email alerts and if possible become a member. We couldn’t do this without your support and we are extremely grateful for those who have enabled us to continue the fight.

Beginning in July 2022, Wes Virdell was named the Texas State Director for GOA. Wes has been a gun rights activist for over a decade and has seen the effectiveness GOA and other gun organizations have made. Wes is also an Air Force ICBM veteran, competitive shooter, and avid outdoorsman.

If you have any questions or events that you would like our Texas State Director to speak at, please reach out to Wes Virdell at [email protected].