District allows teachers to act as school marshals

A school district in Texas has posted signs warning that some staff members are carrying guns.Dallas television station KDAF reported that the Argyle Independent School District voted in January in favor of school marshals. Some Argyle teachers will be carrying guns under the state's Protection of Texas Children Act.Signs posted at schools across the district read: "Please be aware that the staff at Argyle ISD are armed and may use whatever force is necessary to protect our students."Officials said teachers with guns must have and maintain a handgun license, pass a psychological evaluation, and undergo firearms and emergency response training.School officials said the number and names of teachers carrying weapons won't be released for safety reasons.

A school district in Texas has posted signs warning that some staff members are carrying guns.

Dallas television station KDAF reported that the Argyle Independent School District voted in January in favor of school marshals. Some Argyle teachers will be carrying guns under the state's Protection of Texas Children Act.


Signs posted at schools across the district read: "Please be aware that the staff at Argyle ISD are armed and may use whatever force is necessary to protect our students."

Officials said teachers with guns must have and maintain a handgun license, pass a psychological evaluation, and undergo firearms and emergency response training.

School officials said the number and names of teachers carrying weapons won't be released for safety reasons.