94 percent of Republican voters in Texas support universal background checks, 98 percent of Democratic voters in Texas support universal background checks. Greg Abbott still opposes them.
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Beto O'Rourke highlights the overwhelming support for universal background checks among Texas voters despite Governor Abbott's opposition.
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