One hundred and forty years ago, the State of Texas banned carrying guns in public. But a new bill just passed and expected to be signed by Gov. Greg Abbott will once again allow guns to be carried on the hips of Texans.

Once the new law is in place, the openly pro-gun state will now be separate from other states with open carry bans; Florida, Illinois, South Carolina, New York, as well as Washington, D.C.

According to a Fox News report, this bill will mirror the current concealed carry law in Texas by requiring those 21 and over seeking to open carry to apply for a license, undergo a background check, and complete a firearms training course. Currently, there are around 850,000 Texans with concealed carry permits. Because of the extremely low crime and conviction rates for this group in the state, most are unconcerned that a new wave of crime is on the horizon once the open carry bill is passed.

President and CEO of Open Carry Texas C.J. Grisham has said in support of this bill, "Criminals aren't afraid of prison, they're afraid of getting shot."

Rep. Debbie Riddle (R-Houston), co-sponsor of the bill, stated, “Everywhere there is a denial of Second Amendment rights, crime is through the roof. It’s a deterrent. If someone is going to rob a convenience store and there are other people inside with guns on their hips, they might think twice.”

But not everyone feels the same. Some fear that more crimes will be committed and if not that, they are worried about the increase in accidental shootings. A member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America said, "As a gun-owning Texas mom, this is not the Texas I want for my family or community." According to the Fox report, other anti-gun activists are expecting more threats and violence.

But Gov. Abbott is ready to sign the bill and make open carry law for Texas in 2016: