I’m guessing that the Governor was talking about a carry permit.
As far as I know, one doesn’t need a permit to purchase in Texas.
For what it’s worth which maybe very little at this early in the followup.
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When Kelley filled out the background check paperwork at the store, he checked
the box to indicate he didn’t have disqualifying criminal history, the official said.
He listed an address in Colorado Springs, Colorado when he bought the rifle,
the official said.
http://fox8.com/2017/11/05/what-we-know-about-texas-church-shooting-suspect-devin-patrick-kelley/
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