Dallas school shooting: Lawmakers react to shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins HS

DALLAS – Texas lawmakers are weighing in after a shooting at a Dallas high school Tuesday afternoon.

Dallas ISD officials confirmed four students were taken to the hospital from Wilmer-Hutchins High School.

What they’re saying:

Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement about the shooting on Thursday afternoon and brought up additional funding for school security in the Texas Legislature.

“Our hearts go out to the victims of this senseless act of violence at Wilmer-Hutchins High School,” said Governor Abbott. “I spoke with Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde and Dallas ISD Chief Albert Martinez. I offered to support the school district families, students, and staff and to provide law enforcement with the tools they need to arrest the criminals involved and bring them to justice. Since I’ve been Governor, Texas has provided over $3 billion in school safety funding. This session, I am seeking an additional $500 million to further safeguard schools across the state. Cecilia and I ask our fellow Texans to join us in praying for the victims’ swift recovery and for the entire Wilmer-Hutchins High School community.”

“We don’t have a serious injury right now to my knowledge. Pray for the family. Pray for the kids. Pray for the students. And thank God no one is crucially injured,” he said.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson released a statement on the social media platform X.

“I’m deeply troubled to learn that a shooting has taken place at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas. Our schools should never be places of violence,” Johnson said.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, whose district includes the area, also went to X.

“I am heartbroken to learn of yet another shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School—nearly one year after the last,” Crocket said. “My prayers are with the students, teachers, and families who are once again forced to live through this nightmare. No child should fear for their life at school. No teacher should have to barricade a classroom door. Let me be clear: this is not normal. This is not acceptable. Guns do not belong in our schools. Every student deserves to learn in a safe environment.”

State Rep. Aicha Davis was informed of the shooting while on the Texas House floor Tuesday.

“I’m heartbroken by the news of a shooting in our district. Though I’m on the House Floor, my office and I will continue to monitor this situation closely,” Davis said. “Praying for our students, families, faculty and first responders. We will do everything we can to support our community.”

Davis informed the other members of the House during Tuesday’s session.

“I do sincerely ask for your thoughts and prayers for my community at this time,” Davis said. “Along with action to keep our students safe.”