Texas Gun Sense
Preventing gun violence and other gun tragedies in Texas through education, partnerships, and policy change.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Prevent gun violence and other gun tragedies in Texas through education, partnerships, and policy
How we achieve this mission:
We educate the public, lawmakers, and the media about solutions to prevent gun deaths and injuries.
We collaborate with partners to advance gun safety initiatives at the state, local, and community level.
We advocate for common sense, evidence-based policies that reduce gun violence while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners.
Where we work
External reviews

Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Texas Gun Sense
Board of directorsas of 03/30/2023
Jon Brandt
Texas Gun Sense
Term: 2021 - 2023
Jon Brandt
Kelsey Erickson Streufert
Mary Lynn Rice-Lively
Leesa Ross
Frances Schenkkan
Sean Walker
Louis Wichers
Carla Byrne
Denise Cooper
Shireen Kahlon
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes