On January 15, 2020, The New York Times reported that the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) plans to reincorporate in Texas and has filed for bankruptcy protection.
According to the report, the NRA is seeking to "circumvent New York's legal jurisdiction" after New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit in August 2020 seeking to dissolve the Association.
“Under this plan, the Association wisely seeks protection from New York officials who it believes have illegally weaponized their powers against the NRA and its members,” William A. Brewer III, the NRA’s lead outside attorney, told the Times.
The article notes that NRA CEO and EVP Wayne LaPierre says the plan "represents a pathway to opportunity, growth and progress."
“Obviously, an important part of this plan is ‘dumping New York,’” LaPierre added. “The NRA is pursuing reincorporating in a state that values the contributions of the NRA, celebrates our law-abiding members, and will join us as a partner in upholding constitutional freedom. This is a transformational moment in the history of the NRA.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott hailed the NRA news, tweeting: “Welcome to Texas – a state that safeguards the Second Amendment.”
Additional information about the NRA's plan to reincorporate in Texas can be found at www.nraforward.org.
Read more from The Times here.