Texas Church Shooter's Disturbances and Gun Access: A Comprehensive Update

The former mother-in-law of the woman who opened fire at a Houston megachurch had tried to alert authorities and church staff about her ex-daughter-in-law’s mental health struggles, but nothing came of her actions. Genesse Moreno entered the church with her 7-year-old son and opened fire, injuring two people, including her son. Questions about Moreno’s motive and how she obtained the AR-style rifle she used remain unanswered. Concerns about her mental health and access to guns were raised, but no action was taken. Texas law bans felons from owning guns, but Moreno's misdemeanors did not meet that threshold. Texas also lacks a "red flag" law for seizing guns from those deemed dangerous due to mental health concerns.