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HB 1238 87-0 (2021) Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al. Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1548 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 20 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 514 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 741 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 893 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the authorization of a license holder to carry a concealed handgun at a school or educational institution. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 734 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the carrying of concealed or holstered handguns by certain handgun license holders attending a meeting of the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1108 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the carrying and possession of a concealed handgun by a school marshal. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1123 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1126 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1127 86-0 (2019) Author: Stucky, Lynn Relating to the places where an active judicial officer may carry a concealed handgun if the officer is licensed to carry a handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1165 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on the property. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1177 86-0 (2019) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1288 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1945 86-0 (2019) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to carrying a handgun in certain areas of the campus of a public or private institution of higher education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2608 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3016 86-0 (2019) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4428 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the application for and expiration of a license to carry a handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 406 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1555 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the authorization of a license holder to carry a concealed handgun at a school or educational institution. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2146 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2320 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to authorizing county commissioners who hold a license to carry a handgun to carry the handgun on the premises of a government court or an office utilized by a court and the form of the handgun licenses issued to county commissioners. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 246 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on the property. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 375 85-0 (2017) Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al. Relating to providing for the carrying of handguns without a license and to related offenses and penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 560 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a handgun and to certain related criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1911 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to granting authority to carry a firearm to certain unlicensed persons and to related regulatory provisions and criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1807 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the application of certain handgun license laws to certain federal and state attorneys and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 106 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 164 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 195 84-0 (2015) Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al. Relating to the carrying of handguns; providing for the open carrying of handguns; removing the requirement that a person who may lawfully possess handguns obtain a Concealed Handgun License in order to carry a handgun lawfully in the state of Texas, and conforming changes. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 198 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 216 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the eligibility of a person for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 226 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 278 84-0 (2015) Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain attorneys representing the state to openly carry a handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 284 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 291 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 308 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 353 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to the application of certain weapons laws to and liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 415 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 554 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 571 84-0 (2015) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 573 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a firearm on the premises of a polling place. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 695 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun by the holder of a concealed handgun license on hospital or nursing home premises; authorizing a penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 805 84-0 (2015) Author: Keough, Mark | et. al. Relating to authorizing a license holder to carry a concealed handgun on certain premises. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 890 84-0 (2015) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun for county jailers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 910 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating criminal offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 922 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; creating an offense; providing penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 937 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 944 84-0 (2015) Author: Kacal, Kyle Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1154 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Scott | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a concealed handgun license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1234 84-0 (2015) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1285 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1376 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to community supervision and corrections department officers and juvenile probation officers; reducing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1651 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Scott | et. al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a secured handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2241 84-0 (2015) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain county officers and employees in a courthouse. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2359 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to prohibiting the Department of Public Safety from responding to bulk requests from the federal government for lists of individuals licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2405 84-0 (2015) Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al. Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a concealed handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2604 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2625 84-0 (2015) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to a waiver of concealed handgun license renewal fees for qualified handgun instructors. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2739 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2958 84-0 (2015) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to reducing certain fees for licensed firearms dealers for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3007 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns in a courthouse by certain court clerks. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3496 84-0 (2015) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain first responders to carry a concealed handgun while on duty and to the prosecution of certain related offenses; providing for a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3559 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the offense of the carrying of a handgun by a concealed handgun license holder at certain meetings of a governmental entity. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety No action taken in committee
HB 3710 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3717 84-0 (2015) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the criminal penalty for a person who carries a concealed weapon into a prohibited area; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3747 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the issuance of a concealed handgun license to certain retired judicial officers. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HR 3467 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 11. Reported enrolled
SB 11 84-0 (2015) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
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SB 17 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 179 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 273 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 301 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to school marshals for private schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 311 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 342 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al. Relating to providing for the open and concealed carrying of handguns without a license and to related offenses and penalties. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 346 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 717 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the issuance of a concealed handgun license. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1110 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1329 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general, to assistant attorneys general, and to federal prosecutors, judges, and justices, and to the authority of those individuals to carry certain weapons. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1352 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1547 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun for county jailers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1684 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to authorizing certain first responders to carry a concealed handgun while on duty and to the prosecution of certain related criminal offenses; providing for a fee. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 47 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call
HB 48 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the procedure under which a person may renew a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 158 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license that the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 223 83-0 (2013) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 383 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the recognition and validity of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued by another state. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 485 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the amount of the fees paid by certain peace officers, correctional officers, members of the state military forces, and veterans of the armed forces for a license to carry a concealed handgun and to the issuance of such a license to certain peace officers and members of the state military forces; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 508 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 572 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to the issuance to veterans of specially marked licenses to carry a concealed handgun and specially marked personal identification certificates. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 663 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al. Relating to the expiration dates of concealed handgun licenses for certain members of the United States armed forces. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety No action taken in committee
HB 698 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to certain procedures for submitting legible and classifiable fingerprints with an application for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 700 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George | et. al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 706 83-0 (2013) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 972 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the premises of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 1009 83-0 (2013) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a new category of law enforcement officer who shall be designated a school marshal, the training and appointment of certain employees of a school district or open-enrollment charter school as school marshals, and the rights, restrictions, limitations, and responsibilities of school marshals; authorizing the imposition of a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1051 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1078 83-0 (2013) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with institutions of higher education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1194 83-0 (2013) Author: Paddie, Chris Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1298 83-0 (2013) Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1304 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al. Relating to the intentional display of a handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1313 83-0 (2013) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1349 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to information that may be requested by the Department of Public Safety from a person applying for or renewing a concealed handgun license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 1531 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to the application of certain weapons laws to certain emergency services personnel licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1896 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil Relating to firearm training and the authority of certain employees of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to carry or possess a handgun on certain school premises; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2063 83-0 (2013) Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain attorneys representing the state to openly carry a handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2147 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain county officers and employees in a courthouse. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2381 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun by a license holder on certain premises. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2665 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Returned to committee
HB 2759 83-0 (2013) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al. Relating to decreasing the fee to apply for or renew a concealed handgun license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 3142 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil
Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to handguns used to demonstrate proficiency in handgun use for purposes of obtaining a concealed handgun license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3218 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 3219 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the places where an elected official who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun may carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 3271 83-0 (2013) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to a license to carry a concealed handgun for certain employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3288 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to drug testing of a person seeking to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety No action taken in committee
HB 3420 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George Relating to the carrying of firearms by certain off-duty employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in certain locations; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HR 3009 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 508. Reason for vote recorded in Journal
SB 17 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the training in school safety of certain educators of a school district or an open-enrollment charter school authorized to carry a concealed handgun on school premises. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 164 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the issuance to veterans of specially marked licenses to carry a concealed handgun and specially marked personal identification certificates. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 182 83-0 (2013) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 299 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the intentional display of a handgun by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 481 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the recognition and validity of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued by another state. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 858 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the number of classroom hours required in a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain a concealed handgun license. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 864 83-0 (2013) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 892 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Carter, Stefani | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and to assistant attorneys general, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, and special assistant United States attorneys, and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1025 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the offense of the carrying of a handgun by a concealed handgun license holder at certain meetings of a governmental entity. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1161 83-0 (2013) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the creation of a new category of law enforcement officer who shall be designated a school marshal, the training and appointment of certain employees of a school district or open-enrollment charter school as school marshals, and the rights, restrictions, limitations, and responsibilities of school marshals; authorizing the imposition of a fee. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1735 83-0 (2013) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1857 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the certification of certain qualified handgun instructors to conduct school safety training. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1907 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition by concealed handgun license holders in private vehicles on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SR 1074 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 508. Reported enrolled
HB 19 83-1 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. Filed
HB 38 83-1 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al. Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and to assistant attorneys general, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, special assistant United States attorneys, and certain associate judges and other judicial personnel, and to the authority of those persons to carry certain weapons. Filed
HB 49 83-1 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun. Filed
HB 56 83-1 (2013) Author: Lavender, George | et. al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. Filed
SB 9 83-1 (2013) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. Co-author authorized
SB 16 83-1 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. Filed
SB 34 83-1 (2013) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses. Filed
SB 35 83-1 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and the state prosecuting attorney and to assistant attorneys general, assistant state prosecuting attorneys, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, special assistant United States attorneys, and certain associate judges and other judicial personnel, and to the authority of those persons to carry certain weapons. Filed
SB 21 83-2 (2013) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses. Filed
SB 38 83-2 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. Filed
SB 8 83-3 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. Co-author authorized
HB 86 82-0 (2011) Author: Simpson, David | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of institutions of higher education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 356 82-0 (2011) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the recognition of a nonresident license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 681 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al. Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call
HB 698 82-0 (2011) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 750 82-0 (2011) Author: Driver, Joe | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 857 82-0 (2011) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to exempting certain judicial officers from certain requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license and to the authority of certain judicial officers to carry certain weapons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 954 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1167 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or public junior colleges and public technical institutes. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1329 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to a waiver of concealed handgun license fees for certain veterans of the military. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1356 82-0 (2011) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1458 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al. Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1463 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to statewide elected officials and certain current and former members of the legislature. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1530 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by county commissioners attending a meeting of the commissioners court. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1701 82-0 (2011) Author: Legler, Ken | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the physical demonstration of proficiency portion of the proficiency examination to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license for certain persons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2178 82-0 (2011) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2560 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to transporting a foster child in a vehicle where a handgun is in the possession of a foster parent licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2613 82-0 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the procedure under which a person may renew a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2756 82-0 (2011) Author: Lavender, George | et. al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3619 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to certain current and former statewide elected officials and members of the legislature. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HR 2277 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 321. Filed
HR 2406 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 321. Reported enrolled
SB 285 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to exempting certain judicial officers from certain requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license and to the authority of certain judicial officers to carry certain weapons. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 321 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 354 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. Senate: Criminal Justice Record vote
SB 418 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 427 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to exempting United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys from certain requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 905 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to statewide elected officials, certain current and former members of the legislature, and certain federal and state employees. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SR 1177 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 321. Reported enrolled
HB 140 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use or display under certain circumstances of an expired license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 410 81-0 (2009) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to the requirement under certain circumstances that a license holder display the person's license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 559 81-0 (2009) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the nondisclosure of certain personal information in voter registration records, concealed handgun license records, and tax appraisal records that relates to a justice of the peace. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1301 81-0 (2009) Author: Frost, Stephen | et. al. Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1498 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the information required to be displayed on a license to carry a concealed handgun and the duty of a license holder to keep that information current. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1893 81-0 (2009) Author: Driver, Joe | et. al. Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of institutions of higher education. House: Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2370 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys and to the authority of United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys to carry certain weapons. House: Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2664 81-0 (2009) Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to creating a defense to prosecution for the offense of unlawful carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain businesses. House: Public Safety
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3475 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, John Relating to the procedures for certain honorably retired peace officers to maintain a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
HB 3684 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a disabled person. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
HB 3777 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to a perpetual license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 3875 81-0 (2009) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to certain renewals of a qualified handgun instructor certification. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3987 81-0 (2009) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to the administration of certain provisions affecting the licensing of persons to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4037 81-0 (2009) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to the confidentiality of information related to certified handgun instructors. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4406 81-0 (2009) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the application process for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
SB 729 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to creating a defense to prosecution for the offense of unlawful carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain businesses. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 730 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Frost, Stephen | et. al.
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 838 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the requirement under certain circumstances that a license holder display their license to carry a concealed handgun. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee
SB 916 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to exempting certain judicial officers from certain requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license and to the authority of certain judicial officers to carry certain weapons. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1164 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of institutions of higher education. House: Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1424 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to a person's eligibility to possess or carry a concealed handgun or other firearm. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2449 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the administration of certain provisions affecting the licensing of persons to carry a concealed handgun. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 12 81-1 (2009) Author: Frost, Stephen | et. al. Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
SB 13 81-1 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer. Filed
HB 220 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement Considered in Calendars
HB 233 80-0 (2007) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to a waiver or reduction of concealed handgun license fees for certain members and veterans of the military. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 511 80-0 (2007) Author: Farabee, David | et. al. Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 954 80-0 (2007) Author: Farabee, David | et. al. Relating to extending to veterans of the armed forces the discount for concealed handgun licenses currently available to active members of the armed forces. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 991 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 992 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to certain rights and liabilities of an employer regarding an employee's access to a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement Considered in Calendars
HB 1503 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a person's eligibility for a license to carry a concealed handgun and to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the possession of a weapon. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1839 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the requirements for renewal of a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2300 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the carrying of weapons by certain judges and justices and district and county attorneys. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2952 80-0 (2007) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the eligibility of persons convicted of certain offenses to possess or carry certain firearms. House: Law Enforcement Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3451 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the eligibility requirements for the renewal of a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 3635 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to procedures to limit the carrying of handguns by persons other than peace officers on certain premises used for law enforcement. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 122 80-0 (2007) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 534 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to certain rights and liabilities of an employer regarding an employee's access to a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 535 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Homer, Mark
Relating to the possession or shooting of a handgun on the land of the Lower Colorado River Authority by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 739 80-0 (2007) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 745 80-0 (2007) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the eligibility of persons convicted of certain offenses to possess or carry certain firearms. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 835 80-0 (2007) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to exempting certain federal judges from certain procedural requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1109 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to exempting certain federal judges from certain procedural requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1709 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to procedures to limit the carrying of handguns by persons other than peace officers on certain premises used for law enforcement. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 225 79-0 (2005) Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the issuance and expiration of certain licenses to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 318 79-0 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 322 79-0 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to concealed handgun licenses for members and veterans of the United States armed forces, including a member younger than 21 years of age. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 362 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the acceptance of a license to carry a concealed handgun as a form of identification. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 685 79-0 (2005) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the requirements that apply to certain armed forces personnel who apply to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 896 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David | et. al. Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1037 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun, illegal knife, or club. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1038 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain reduced fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1066 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the issuance of concealed handgun licenses to residents of other states and to reciprocity agreements with other states concerning concealed handgun licenses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 1308 79-0 (2005) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to a waiver of concealed handgun license fees for certain members and veterans of the United States armed forces. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Left pending in committee
HB 1483 79-0 (2005) Author: Frost, Stephen | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the method of payment for a concealed handgun license and the fee for a duplicate or modified license. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1831 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the definition of "convicted" for purposes of eligibility to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2110 79-0 (2005) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain weapon laws to certain judges and prosecutors. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3386 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the possession or shooting of a handgun on the land of the Lower Colorado River Authority by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HCR 233 79-0 (2005) Author: Berman, Leo
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 2110. Signed by the Governor
SB 834 79-0 (2005) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the applicability of certain weapons laws to certain prosecutors licensed to carry a concealed handgun. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 220 78-0 (2003) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 498 78-0 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to certain reduced fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 819 78-0 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun, illegal knife, or club. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 878 78-0 (2003) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to the application of criminal trespass laws to persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 1259 78-0 (2003) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to an applicant's eligibility and satisfaction of the handgun proficiency requirement to obtain or renew a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1661 78-0 (2003) Author: Haggerty, Pat
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the carrying of certain weapons by a person who holds a security officer commission issued by the Texas Commission on Private Security. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1704 78-0 (2003) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain eligibility requirements for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2086 78-0 (2003) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the possession or shooting of a handgun on the land of the Lower Colorado River Authority by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2619 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Dan Relating to the amount of the application and license fee for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3117 78-0 (2003) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to concealed handgun notice requirements on certain premises. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 3288 78-0 (2003) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to eligibility for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3477 78-0 (2003) Author: Stick, Jack | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the issuance of concealed handgun licenses to residents of certain other states and to reciprocity agreements with other states concerning concealed handgun licenses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 501 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Sponsor: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the places where weapons are prohibited and to the application of criminal trespass laws to persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1406 78-0 (2003) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the issuance of concealed handgun licenses to residents of certain other states and to reciprocity agreements with other states concerning concealed handgun licenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed
HB 35 78-2 (2003) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the prosecution of the offense of trespass by the holder of a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 70 78-4 (2003) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the requirements for renewal of a concealed handgun license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 118 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to certain concealed handgun license fees paid by members of state military forces. House: Public Safety Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 367 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting certain firearm sales at gun shows. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 404 77-0 (2001) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 507 77-0 (2001) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to the issuance by the Texas Department of Public Safety of special permits authorizing concealed handgun license holders and other individuals to carry weapons in certain restricted areas. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 780 77-0 (2001) Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the eligibility of a retired peace officer for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 885 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain places of religious worship. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
HB 968 77-0 (2001) Author: Ellis, Dan Relating to the applicability of the offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon to certain persons carrying a weapon in a recreational vehicle. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 1235 77-0 (2001) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun, illegal knife, or club. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 1236 77-0 (2001) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to certain reduced fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1479 77-0 (2001) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al. Relating to the expiration of a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1657 77-0 (2001) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the possession of or the shooting of a handgun on the land of the Lower Colorado River Authority by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 2353 77-0 (2001) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to prohibitions against carrying certain weapons onto the premises of a school or educational institution or a place where school or educational institution events occur. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 2784 77-0 (2001) Author: Carter, Bill
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to recordkeeping pertaining to incidents involving persons licensed to carry a handgun. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 819 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Sponsor: Wilson, Ron | et. al.
Relating to regulation of the carrying of a handgun. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 305 76-0 (1999) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to the applicability to judicial officers of certain prohibitions against the carrying of handguns or other weapons. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 592 76-0 (1999) Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a background check of a person who applies for certification as a qualified handgun instructor. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 815 76-0 (1999) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the offense of the unlawful carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain places of religious worship. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 821 76-0 (1999) Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al. Relating to the suspension of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued to a person who commits family violence. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 825 76-0 (1999) Author: Carter, Bill | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of a retired peace officer for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call
HB 905 76-0 (1999) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the possession or carrying of weapons on certain premises associated with a school or educational institution; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 915 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the applicability of certain weapons offenses to conservators of the peace. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1020 76-0 (1999) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to the age at which certain persons are eligible for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 1021 76-0 (1999) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to the notice provided to local law enforcement agencies regarding the issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1035 76-0 (1999) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to the application to certain persons of the prohibition against the carrying of a concealed handgun on the premises of an institution of higher education. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 1199 76-0 (1999) Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al. Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting certain firearm sales at gun shows. House: Public Safety Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1621 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Bob | et. al. Relating to providing to honorably discharged veterans an exemption from the fee required for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
HB 1776 76-0 (1999) Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al. Relating to certain eligibility requirements for a license to carry a concealed handgun and to the procedures for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 1933 76-0 (1999) Author: Lewis, Glenn
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to allowing a county clerk to impose a fee for certain background checks. House: County Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2240 76-0 (1999) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to the renewal of a person's license to carry a concealed handgun and to the procedures for that renewal. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 2257 76-0 (1999) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al. Relating to the possession or carrying of weapons on certain premises associated with a school or educational institution; providing penalties. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 2323 76-0 (1999) Author: Jones, Charles | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon to certain persons carrying a handgun in a motor vehicle. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 2644 76-0 (1999) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the eligibility of a retired peace officer for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 3529 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the eligibility of a licensed private investigator for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
SB 131 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to the notice required to be posted at a hospital or nursing home prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety
Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
SB 404 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to the eligibility of a retired peace officer for a license to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 588 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the suspension of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued to a person who commits family violence. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 826 76-0 (1999) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the carrying of a handgun onto the premises of a church, synagogue, or other established place of worship by a concealed handgun license holder. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 921 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the applicability to judicial officers of certain prohibitions against the carrying of handguns or other weapons. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1566 76-0 (1999) Author: West, Royce Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting certain firearm sales at gun shows. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2242 69-0 (1985) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to issuance of a license to carry a handgun and to a criminal offense for unlawfully carrying or possessing handguns and other firearms; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.


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