HB 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 13 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and emergencies in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 22 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to requiring the report of certain sales of multiple firearms and multiple firearm magazines; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 76 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 88 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the required reporting of multiple sales of certain firearms to law enforcement.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 129 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 136 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 146 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 175 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the unlawful carrying of a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select
Considered in Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Weapons
HB 179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 192 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the possession of a weapon in certain locations of a government court.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Weapons
HB 197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to prohibiting certain persons with chemical dependencies from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 216 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the unlawful carrying of certain firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 220 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the offense of unlawful transfer of handguns and other firearms and to the duties of certain entities with respect to handgun licenses that are active, suspended, or revoked; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 236 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Weapons
HB 244 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to limiting the locations where a person may carry a firearm other than a handgun in certain counties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 253 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 261 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Weapons
HB 269 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 284 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a requirement to report certain multiple semiautomatic rifle sales and other transfers to the county sheriff.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS | Weapons
HB 285 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the expulsion of public school students for engaging in conduct that constitutes serious offenses.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Crimes--Against Property | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Weapons
HB 298 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to a required waiting period for firearm sales; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 312 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the criminal offense of carrying a handgun while intoxicated.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 324 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a requirement to report certain semiautomatic rifle sales and other transfers to the county sheriff.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| SHERIFFS | Weapons
HB 325 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a district or county attorney participating as counsel in certain proceedings in federal court.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers | Weapons
HB 356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
HB 408 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to sales and use taxes imposed on certain assault weapons; imposing taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 482 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Family--Family Violence | Weapons
HB 533 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the seizure of firearms during the emergency detention of certain persons who may have a mental illness.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
HB 544 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 565 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 632 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 636 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a concealed handgun at a polling place.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Weapons
HB 662 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 716 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the authority of a commanding officer of the state militia to prohibit the sale or exchange of arms, ammunition, or explosives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Military & Veterans | Weapons
HB 735 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 761 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 765 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | RICHARD HOUSTON II ACT | Weapons
HB 781 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms other than handguns to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 817 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
HB 847 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 853 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
House: Community Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FIREARM SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH | Holidays | Weapons
HB 856 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a required notice for certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 885 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses in this state.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Weapons
HB 887 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the manufacture of a firearm without a federal license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 902 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain firearm magazines to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 925 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to firearms; authorizing a private civil right of action.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Minors--General | Weapons
HB 936 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the use of deadly force to make an arrest.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 974 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal projectiles for the purpose of controlling the activity or movement of a gathering of people.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 996 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of unlawful carrying of certain weapons and unlawful transfer of certain weapons.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1007 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to prohibiting weapons in certain facilities or residences providing services to individuals with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | JOSHUA'S ACT | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
HB 1036 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a law enforcement agency policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 1072 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of unlawful carrying of certain weapons and unlawful transfer of certain weapons.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Juvenile | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1089 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to contracting with companies that boycott or discriminate against certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FREEDOM OF SPEECH ACT | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1092 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to contracting with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1104 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to a waiver of the preservation of evidence and the return of a seized weapon in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Weapons
HB 1138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of reckless discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 1229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding firearms and ammunition in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-sponsor authorized
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Weapons
HB 1311 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the locations in which certain knives are prohibited.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1331 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms to certain recipients.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Weapons
HB 1343 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1371 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to requiring an armed security officer at each school district campus.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 1388 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1394 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility to participate in certain drug court programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Courts--County & Statutory | Crimes--Drugs | DRUG COURTS | Weapons
HB 1398 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1399 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 1471 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to eligibility requirements of the moving image industry incentive program for certain moving image projects involving a firearm.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Arts & Humanities | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | Weapons
HB 1479 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 1591 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain retired county court judges.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Weapons
HB 1616 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1617 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to notice for certain defendants regarding the unlawful possession or acquisition of a firearm or ammunition.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 1623 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1648 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by a district clerk and the issuance of a handgun license to a district clerk.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Weapons
HB 1760 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 1779 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1838 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Task Force on Gun Violence.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS TASK FORCE ON GUN VIOLENCE | Weapons
HB 1856 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to a firearms policy for campus peace officers commissioned by a public institution of higher education.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Education--Higher--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 1886 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the operation of a sport shooting range near a school, open-enrollment charter school, or school athletic facility.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Minors--Health & Safety | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
HB 1894 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| ANTI-RED FLAG ACT | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 1989 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, DavidSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the fees assessed by a district clerk for copies of certain court documents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--Administration | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Weapons
HB 1995 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to requiring a licensed firearms dealer to report certain sales or transfers of multiple semiautomatic rifles to law enforcement; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2041 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to notice to consumers when a financial institution generates or collects prohibited firearm or ammunition purchase information.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Protection of Personal Information | SPORTING GOODS | Weapons
HB 2075 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms other than handguns to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 2076 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Family--Family Violence | Weapons
HB 2077 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the development of a model policy by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System for the enforcement and implementation of state laws regarding certain persons prohibited by law from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Family--Family Violence | Weapons
HB 2090 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian | et. al.
Relating to an elective course on community safety, firearm safety, and mental health for certain public high school students.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | Weapons
HB 2111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain federal law enforcement agents as school district security personnel and the authority of the chief of school safety and security for the Texas Education Agency to carry a weapon on public school grounds.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 2242 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the use of dynamic message signs for the Keep 'Em Safe Texas Gun Storage Campaign.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Highways | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Weapons
HB 2275 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the unlawful carrying, acquisition, purchase, and transfer of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Crimes Against | Weapons
HB 2276 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 2277 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 2278 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 2279 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at certain locations.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Day Care | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Libraries & Librarians | Nursing Homes | Religion | Weapons
HB 2280 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 2281 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to prohibit openly carrying a handgun within the municipality.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| City Government--General | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 2291 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--Judges | Weapons
HB 2434 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2435 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Weapons
HB 2454 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful acquisition of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 2599 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person in a criminal street gang; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties; changing eligibility for community supervision.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 2653 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Against Property | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 2699 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or by a person or agent of the person on the person's property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 2705 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
House: Community Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| Weapons
HB 2744 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 2780 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2811 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the use of a volunteer school protection force established by a county sheriff for purposes of school district safety.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SHERIFFS | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 2812 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the provision of school safety training to certain employees of a private school who hold a license to carry a handgun.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Weapons
HB 2828 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain active and retired judicial officers.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--Judges | Weapons
HB 2833 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful transfer of a semiautomatic rifle.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 2837 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a person or entity from surveilling, reporting, or tracking the purchase of firearms, ammunition, and accessories through the use of certain merchant category codes; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | SECOND AMENDMENT FINANCIAL PRIVACY ACT | Weapons
HB 2916 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Weapons
HB 2953 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Weapons
HB 2960 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the locations in which carrying certain weapons is prohibited and the applicability of a defense to prosecution for an offense relating to carrying a handgun in certain prohibited locations and associated notice requirements.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 2976 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to an elective course on firearms safety for public high school students and the designation of August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 2986 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton
Relating to the conduct that constitutes the use of a deadly weapon for purposes of the prosecution of the offense of aggravated assault or aggravated sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--AIDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | SEXUAL ASSAULT | Weapons
HB 3036 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to prohibiting discrimination by financial institutions against lawful companies and businesses in the firearms and ammunition industry.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BANKING COMMISSIONER OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Weapons
HB 3057 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3065 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or by a person or agent of the person on the person's property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 3086 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to prohibiting sex offenders from purchasing firearms.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | Weapons
HB 3087 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to prohibiting certain transfers, purchases, and possession of firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Juvenile | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 3088 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms to certain recipients.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 3089 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
HB 3094 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to eligibility for the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 3137 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to prohibited local regulation with respect to a firearm or air gun.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--General | Insurance--General | Weapons
HB 3138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.
Relating to the recognition of a handgun license issued by another state.
House: Community Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3263 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of firearm safety instruction in the required health curriculum for public school students.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 3266 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain devices intended to modify handguns.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 3271 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the seizure of firearms during the emergency detention of certain persons who may have a mental illness.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 3362 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to active shooter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | Weapons
HB 3424 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the eligibility and training requirements for commissioned security officers and personal protection officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 3435 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to creating the criminal offense of making a firearm accessible to a detained person.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
HB 3443 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to adding a designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license indicating that the person is licensed to carry a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Weapons
HB 3534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information regarding suicide prevention and certain state laws applicable to handgun license holders.
House: Community Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crime Prevention | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 3539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of an ammunition facility by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS AMMUNITION MANUFACTURING FACILITY | Weapons
HB 3545 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
HB 3580 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms, ammunition, and other related items.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 3617 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon from certain of those officers.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Juvenile Boards & Officers | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 3618 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to criminal liability for taking a weapon from a juvenile probation officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Juvenile | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Weapons
HB 3629 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 3671 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to justice court security in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Courts--Justice | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Safety | Weapons
HB 3740 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms, ammunition, and other related items.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 3818 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to financial assistance paid to survivors of certain public school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Open Records | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Weapons
HB 3938 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to requiring certain persons prohibited by law from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm to dispose of firearms owned, possessed, or controlled by the person.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Weapons
HB 3996 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
HB 4007 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the open carrying of a handgun by a uniformed school marshal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 4014 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a firearm by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in certain criminal activity; creating a criminal offense; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
House: Community Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Weapons
HB 4165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.
Relating to the possession of a knife, knuckles, or a switchblade knife on the grounds or in the building of a public school; creating a criminal offense.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 4249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to a law enforcement agency's use of deadly force by means of a drone.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 4327 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Weapons
HB 4336 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the prohibition of a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order or arrested for or charged with an offense involving family violence to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Family--Family Violence | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 4364 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to prohibiting certain sales and purchases of firearms; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 4382 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the timely reporting of criminal case dispositions to the Department of Public Safety and to the allocation of certain grant money.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 4452 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
HB 4470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.
Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, and licensure and training requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 4472 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas School Safety Center to provide information and resources regarding safe firearm storage to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for distribution to the parents or legal custodians of students.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | Weapons
HB 4504 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Statutory Revision | Weapons
HB 4526 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the application requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 4554 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--General | Weapons
HB 4598 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DEPUTY DARREN ALMENDAREZ ACT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | SECONDHAND METAL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Weapons
HB 4639 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to unlawfully carrying a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BOATS & BOATING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 4663 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark
Relating to the age at which a person is eligible for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Weapons
HB 4721 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the creation of the School Violence Victims' Compensation Fund
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crime Victims Compensation | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE | SCHOOL VIOLENCE VICTIMS' COMPENSATION ACT | Weapons
HB 4726 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to prohibiting weapons in certain facilities providing services to individuals with mental illness or an intellectual disability and community centers providing community-based mental health or intellectual disability services.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| COMMUNITY CENTERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
HB 4817 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to a handgun safety course required for the transfer of a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
HB 4824 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the employment of armed commissioned security officers as school district security personnel.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 4827 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or educational institutions.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 4843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited, to certain consequences on conviction of certain of those offenses, and to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Motion withdrawn
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 4881 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to prohibiting a sex offender from possessing a firearm.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | Weapons
HB 4887 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to gun storage and safety measures; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
HB 4973 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to federal firearm reporting for a person who has been released from an emergency detention.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 5060 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, explosives, and combustibles during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 5077 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to licensure and training requirements for school marshals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | Weapons
HB 5153 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees | State Officers | Weapons
HB 5182 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the creation of a bulk ammunition database.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 5185 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to liability insurance for firearm ownership.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Insurance--General | Weapons
HB 5188 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the requirements for the purchase of ammunition; creating an offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 5245 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to prohibiting discrimination by financial institutions against lawful companies and businesses in the firearms and ammunition industry.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BANKING COMMISSIONER OF TEXAS | DISCRIMINATION | Financial--Banks | Weapons
HB 5247 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the expansion of the statewide program to prevent and detect certain offenses.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HCR 31 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Urging Congress to overturn the "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'" rule via the Congressional Review Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HCR 54 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Notifying the federal government of the tragic loss of firearms, accessories, and ammunition of all private gun owners in Hunt, Hopkins, and Van Zandt Counties, and possibly other counties, in a series of alleged boating accidents.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BOATS & BOATING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HJR 78 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of every person to keep and bear arms.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Weapons
SB 23 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited and to certain consequences on conviction of certain offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 32 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting certain transfers, purchases, and possession of assault weapons; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Weapons
SB 144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 145 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to raising the age limit to purchase certain weapons.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Weapons
SB 168 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 169 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to notice for certain defendants regarding the unlawful possession or acquisition of a firearm or ammunition.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 170 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 171 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the timely reporting of criminal case dispositions to the Department of Public Safety and to the allocation of certain grant money.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 172 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms and to proof of loss for personal property insurance coverage for those firearms; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Property | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Personal Property | Weapons
SB 205 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
SB 224 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| Crimes--Against Property | DEPUTY DARREN ALMENDAREZ ACT | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECONDHAND METAL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Weapons
SB 253 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting certain persons from carrying certain firearms on the property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| SIGNS | Weapons
SB 311 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
SB 354 88-0 (2023)
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Weapons
SB 360 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
SB 370 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Weapons
SB 386 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | RICHARD HOUSTON II ACT | Weapons
SB 405 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 406 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 523 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 529 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 574 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the School Violence Victims' Compensation Fund.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crime Victims Compensation | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE | SCHOOL VIOLENCE VICTIMS' COMPENSATION ACT | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 599 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by a district or county clerk and the issuance of a handgun license to a district or county clerk.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Weapons
SB 682 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain devices intended to modify firearms.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Weapons
SB 683 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authorization by a school district or open-enrollment charter school for a person to carry or possess a weapon on school premises for purposes of safety and security.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
SB 698 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 709 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, licensure and training requirements, and school marshal uniforms or badges.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Weapons
SB 714 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to civil liability of a business in connection with prohibiting concealed handguns on the business premises.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
SB 728 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 787 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 890 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream in certain counties.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| CHILDRESS COUNTY | COTTLE COUNTY | Environment--Water | FOARD COUNTY | HALL COUNTY | MOTLEY COUNTY | Weapons
SB 906 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 910 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to requiring a thirty day waiting period before a person less than 21 years of age may purchase a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a bulk ammunition database.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 912 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to gun storage and safety measures; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
SB 913 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to liability insurance for firearm ownership.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Weapons
SB 914 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for the purchase of ammunition; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 964 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
SB 1165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding weapons in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Weapons
SB 1166 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 1169 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Judges | Weapons
SB 1172 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Family Violence | Weapons
SB 1184 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1185 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 1216 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain active and retired judicial officers.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Weapons
SB 1236 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILDRESS COUNTY | COTTLE COUNTY | FOARD COUNTY | HALL COUNTY | LAMPASAS COUNTY | MOTLEY COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
SB 1274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
SB 1468 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or by a person or agent of the person on the person's property.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
SB 1475 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to licensure and training requirements for school marshals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | Weapons
SB 1477 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to active shooter training for peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | Weapons
SB 1522 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a required waiting period for certain semiautomatic rifle sales; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 1547 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Appropriations | Weapons
SB 1709 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sedition and engaging in organized criminal activity; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | ORGANIZED CRIME | Weapons
SB 1736 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
SB 1737 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to banning the possession and use of expanding ammo; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 1740 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to gun safety; creating an offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BOATS & BOATING | Business & Commerce--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SIGNS | Weapons
SB 1764 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Weapons
SB 1851 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the establishment and administration of a state ammunition manufacturing facility; granting rulemaking authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS AMMUNITION MANUFACTURING FACILITY | Weapons
SB 1899 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a law enforcement agency's use of deadly force by means of a drone.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 1960 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon from certain of those officers.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Juvenile Boards & Officers | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 1961 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to criminal liability for taking a weapon from a juvenile probation officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Juvenile | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Weapons
SB 2042 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in criminal activity; creating a criminal offense; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | Weapons
SB 2074 88-0 (2023)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 2092 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the locations in which a person may carry a firearm.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 2094 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to prohibiting the carrying, possession, or storage of a semiautomatic rifle on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Weapons
SB 2095 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prosecution of the offense involving the possession or carrying of certain weapons on the premises or property of certain locations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Day Care | Historic Preservation & Museums | Law Enforcement | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Weapons
SB 2347 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Weapons
SB 2348 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Weapons
SB 2377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to homeland security, including the creation of the Texas Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety, the operations of the Homeland Security Council, the creation of a homeland security fusion center, and the duties of state agencies and local governments in preparing for, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity breaches; providing administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Weapons
SB 2388 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to banning the transfer, distribution, sale of bump-fire stock; creating a criminal offense;.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 2407 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to licensure and training requirements for school marshals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | Weapons
SB 2593 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain assaultive offenses involving the use or exhibition of a less-lethal projectile device by a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
SCR 11 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Memorializing Congress to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HB 7 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Minors--General | Weapons
HB 8 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 9 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 29 88-1 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Weapons
SB 6 88-1 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Weapons
SB 7 88-1 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
HB 23 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Minors--General | Weapons
HB 24 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 25 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 51 88-2 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 60 88-2 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
SB 5 88-2 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
SB 6 88-2 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 71 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--General | Weapons
HB 73 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 74 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 94 88-3 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--General | Weapons
HB 102 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States.
Filed
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 106 88-3 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain assaultive offenses involving the use or exhibition of a less-lethal projectile device by a peace officer.
Filed
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 113 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| ANTI-RED FLAG ACT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FEDERAL RELATIONS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 160 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun.
Filed
| Weapons
HB 191 88-3 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.
Filed
| Weapons
SB 71 88-3 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.
Filed
| Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 73 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
SB 74 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 45 88-4 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 48 88-4 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain assaultive offenses involving the use or exhibition of a less-lethal projectile device by a peace officer.
Filed
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 61 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun.
Filed
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 64 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Minors--General | Weapons
HB 65 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 82 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Filed
| GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 111 88-4 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to prohibiting the possession of weapons on public property within 1000 feet of a school in Texas.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Weapons
HB 113 88-4 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain devices intended to modify handguns.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 52 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 55 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Weapons
HB 95 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
HB 118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Weapons
HB 127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful carrying of certain firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Weapons
HB 164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Family--Family Violence | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 172 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Safety | Weapons
HB 178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 185 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating the criminal offense of failure to safely store a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
HB 196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 201 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 208 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the manufacture of firearms without a federal license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to limiting the locations where a person may carry a firearm other than a handgun; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 223 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Weapons
HB 227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to notifying state law enforcement of an attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 229 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to reporting certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 235 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Family--Family Violence | Weapons
HB 236 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 238 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation of firearms or ammunition by a municipality or county.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--General | County Government--General | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
HB 241 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 245 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 276 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices and certain other governmental officials.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Weapons
HB 328 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Holidays | Weapons
HB 336 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 347 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 367 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and reporting of certain offenses committed because of bias or prejudice; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES | Weapons
HB 395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Family--Family Violence | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 521 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the establishment and use of a voluntary registry of individuals experiencing mental illness who waive the right to purchase or receive transfer of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| GUN TRIGGER SAFETY LOCKS | Safety | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 530 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun at a polling place.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Weapons
HB 603 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to prohibiting this state from recognizing a license to carry a handgun issued by another state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 606 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Weapons
HB 629 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
HB 693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 760 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 791 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 799 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | PUBLIC INTOXICATION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 821 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 825 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 854 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a false or misleading statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 882 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
| FIREARM SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH | Holidays | Weapons
HB 915 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
HB 918 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for certain young adults who are protected under certain court orders related to family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
HB 956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the places where certain knives are prohibited.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 957 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Weapons
HB 1016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to emergency school drills and exercises conducted by public schools.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 1039 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety, peace officers, officers of the court, and licensed firearms dealers with respect to the possession or use of a suspended, revoked, or expired license to carry a handgun; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Personnel | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1040 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to prohibiting certain persons with chemical dependencies from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 1094 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Family--Family Violence | Weapons
HB 1141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY ACT OF 2021 | Weapons
HB 1253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the creation of county task forces for the disposition of a firearm a person is prohibited from possessing under certain court orders related to family violence.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | Weapons
HB 1378 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | PUBLIC NOTICE | Weapons
HB 1379 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | PUBLIC NOTICE | Weapons
HB 1387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the storage of firearms and ammunition in the same locked location in certain foster homes.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 1407 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | 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
Effective on 9/1/21
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 1499 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 1500 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
HB 1513 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal projectiles for the purpose of controlling the activity or movement of a gathering of people.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
HB 1587 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a handgun by certain unlicensed persons and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Weapons
HB 1765 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 1766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 1767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Political Subdivisions | SIGNS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1768 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 1769 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 1770 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate locations at which a license holder may openly carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--General | Weapons
HB 1771 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the prosecution of certain conduct involving prohibited weapons; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1772 87-0 (2021)
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
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 1856 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to carrying and storing a firearm or firearm ammunition by a hotel guest.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Co-sponsor authorized
| HOTELS & MOTELS | Weapons
HB 1857 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion | Weapons
HB 1911 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a handgun by certain unlicensed persons and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1920 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| AIRPORTS | Weapons
HB 1927 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and 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 or other weapon; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Constitutional Issues, Special
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FIREARM CARRY ACT OF 2021 | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1943 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policies prohibiting a peace officer from discharging a firearm at or in the direction of a moving vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JORDAN EDWARDS ACT | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
HB 1948 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety and licensed firearms dealers with respect to the possession or use of a suspended or revoked license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to failure to identify to a peace officer while carrying certain firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 2112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Weapons
HB 2141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of modern sporting rifles by certain municipalities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--General | Weapons
HB 2169 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Weapons
HB 2229 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the prosecution of a criminal offense prohibiting certain weapons on the premises of a polling place.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Elections--General | Weapons
HB 2249 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
HB 2281 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 2282 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to district and county attorney counsel in federal enforcement of laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunitions within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY | Weapons
HB 2303 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by peace officers, special investigators, certain retired law enforcement officers, municipal attorneys, and assistant municipal attorneys and the issuance of handgun licenses to municipal attorneys and assistant municipal attorneys.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 2402 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on additional state and local taxes, assessments, and fees on ammunition, firearms, and firearm supplies.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--General | Weapons
HB 2440 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to prohibited state contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| DISCRIMINATION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 2622 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY STATE ACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 2675 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| CRIME VICTIMS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-sponsor authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 2865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2878 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2900 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | 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; making conforming changes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY ACT OF 2021 | Weapons
HB 2910 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 2967 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful carrying of a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 3124 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to carrying a handgun on the premises of a public employer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Weapons
HB 3242 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a defense to prosecution for a handgun license holder who carries a handgun on certain premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 3361 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal firearm, firearm accessory, and firearm ammunition regulations within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
HB 3587 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the processing of applications for a license to carry a handgun during a state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3628 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Weapons
HB 3671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3756 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to airport police forces, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| AIRPORTS | Law Enforcement | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
HB 3779 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 3806 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with public junior colleges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Junior College Districts | Weapons
HB 3953 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and a voluntary contribution to that fund when applying for a handgun license.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 4200 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to regulatory authority of a municipality, including authority to prohibit abortions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | City Government--General | Health Care Providers | Weapons
HB 4259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information regarding suicide prevention and certain state laws applicable to handgun license holders.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 4346 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the possession, carrying, or transportation of a firearm or alcoholic beverage by certain persons during the use of an easement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS | Weapons
HB 4358 87-0 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the manner of carrying a handgun by a person who holds a license under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Weapons
HB 4386 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to authorizing certain person to carry a handgun
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| SIGNS | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 4415 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the display of knives by retail establishments.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Weapons
HCR 16 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass universal background checks for all gun purchases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HJR 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the governor from regulating alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, or combustibles by order or proclamation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Weapons
SB 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
SB 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to prohibited contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| DISCRIMINATION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | HOTELS & MOTELS | Weapons
SB 60 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain firearm safety supplies, including educational materials.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Safety | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 72 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
SB 84 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 110 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 163 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to notice for certain defendants regarding the unlawful possession or acquisition of a firearm or ammunition.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | Weapons
SB 168 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to emergency school drills and exercises conducted by public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
SB 198 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: White, James
Relating to the demonstration of weapons proficiency by qualified retired law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
SB 242 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Weapons
SB 283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
SB 311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 313 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| GUN TRIGGER SAFETY LOCKS | Safety | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
SB 513 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Weapons
SB 540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain person to carry a handgun.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| TRESPASS | Weapons
SB 541 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Weapons
SB 542 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
SB 543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Weapons
SB 545 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Family Violence | Weapons
SB 546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
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.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 547 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
SB 548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
SB 549 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | PUBLIC NOTICE | Weapons
SB 550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Spiller, David
Relating to the manner of carrying a handgun by a person who holds a license under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Weapons
SB 553 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the timely reporting of criminal case dispositions to the Department of Public Safety and to the allocation of certain grant money.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 554 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms and to proof of loss for personal property insurance coverage for those firearms; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Property | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Personal Property | Weapons
SB 555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of offenses committed because of bias or prejudice or of certain felony offenses; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 556 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 576 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
SB 637 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to carrying and storing a firearm or firearm ammunition by a hotel guest.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HOTELS & MOTELS | Weapons
SB 641 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 737 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 741 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: 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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Weapons
SB 825 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| AIRPORTS | PARKING | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
SB 838 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authorization by a school district or open-enrollment charter school for a person to carry or possess a weapon on school premises for purposes of safety and security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | Weapons
SB 892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a handgun on school property or at a school event.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 934 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 1253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the issuance and renewal of licenses to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Intergovernmental Relations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1287 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 1289 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a firearm on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Weapons
SB 1478 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | Weapons
SB 1550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to airport police forces, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
House: Transportation Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| AIRPORTS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
SB 1742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1967 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force relating to reducing family violence by providing for the transfer of firearms.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Family--Family Violence | TASK FORCE TO REDUCE FAMILY VIOLENCE BY CREATING STANDARDS RELATED TO FIREARMS TRANSFER | Weapons
SB 1974 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to provisions relating to possession or carrying of a handgun by a person who is a member of a criminal street gang.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 2224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a handgun or other firearm by a Texas resident who is 21 years of age or older and 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 and to handgun licensing; increasing criminal penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 2247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SCR 8 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Declaring gun violence a public health crisis.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Weapons
SJR 24 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the legislature from requiring a license or permit for the wearing of arms.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Weapons
HB 22 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
Filed
| FIREARM SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH | Holidays | Weapons
HB 38 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 222 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 288 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HCR 5 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HB 54 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 55 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 56 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 156 87-2 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun at a polling place.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Weapons
HCR 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HB 48 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 53 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HCR 5 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HB 38 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to prohibiting the manufacture, assembly, or ownership of unmarked firearms; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 86 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 95 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the criminal offense of acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 227 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
HB 238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 257 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a policy requiring certain public primary and secondary schools to provide local law enforcement agencies certain information regarding certain individuals authorized to carry a handgun on a campus.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 302 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the carrying, storage, or possession of a firearm or firearm ammunition by certain persons on certain residential or commercial property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Weapons
HB 316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain parts designed to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
HB 357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing the firearm and to criminal offenses otherwise related to the carrying of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY ACT OF 2019 | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 446 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain instruments designed, made, or adapted for use in striking a person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Weapons
HB 489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of certain rivers and streams in particular counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| HALL COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 497 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the classroom instruction part of the handgun proficiency course taken to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 516 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, leased, or managed by the person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General | Weapons
HB 544 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons who are subject to certain judicial determinations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
HB 545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Postponed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Weapons
HB 854 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 903 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
HB 910 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to abolishing the regulation of auctioneers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
HB 1009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 1078 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to waiving certain driver's license and handgun license fees for certain applicants who hold a certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Weapons
HB 1085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the applicability of certain handgun laws to certain associate judges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Courts--Judges | Weapons
HB 1106 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Weapons
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Weapons
HB 1143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the transportation or storage of a handgun or other firearm or ammunition by a handgun license holder in a school parking area.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Weapons
HB 1149 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
| Weapons
HB 1163 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate locations at which a license holder may openly carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--General | Elections--General | Weapons
HB 1164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Religion | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 1166 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1167 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 1168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| AIRPORTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
HB 1169 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 1170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to prohibiting the investment of certain state retirement system funds in companies that manufacture firearms or firearm ammunition.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | Retirement Systems--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1171 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 1172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain conduct involving prohibited weapons; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Weapons
HB 1173 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Weapons
HB 1207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1208 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 1231 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 1236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 1375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1376 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 1445 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | PUBLIC INTOXICATION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the firearms training for and weapons proficiency of and the carrying of a handgun or other firearm by county jailers and qualified retired law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 1713 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a felony or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 1791 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1844 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing certain optional designations on a person's driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Day Care | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 1959 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the transportation or storage of a firearm or ammunition by a handgun license holder in a private school parking area.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Weapons
HB 2046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the establishment of a grant pilot program to fund mental health initiatives in public schools and to increasing fees for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2051 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices and certain other governmental officials.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Weapons
HB 2115 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 2136 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to warning signs applicable to the carrying of weapons on the premises of certain holders of alcoholic beverage licenses and permits and to grounds for cancellation of those licenses and permits.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | PERMITS | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 2137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to an application made by certain retired state and federal officers to obtain a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2146 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by and the issuance of handgun licenses to certain governmental officials.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Weapons
HB 2164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to imposing a civil penalty for prohibiting or otherwise restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on certain premises open to the public.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 2195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an active shooter emergency policy for school districts and required active shooter training for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 2280 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 2286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain firearm accessories and prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws related to certain firearm accessories.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 2328 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the training requirements for and the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 2342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the places where certain knives are prohibited.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 2352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 2363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to permitting certain foster homes to store firearms and ammunition in the same locked location.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 2393 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--Health & Safety | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 2584 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Safety | Weapons
HB 2654 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to building standards for instructional facilities and campus safety procedures for public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | Weapons
HB 2655 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to an active shooter emergency protocol for public school districts and required active shooter response training for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 2801 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to airport police forces and security vehicles, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| AIRPORTS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 2842 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Courts--County & Statutory | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
HB 2849 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for a grant program for mental health services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 2937 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the offense of aggravated assault using a deadly weapon.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Weapons
HB 2949 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in committee
| Family--Family Violence | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 3030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the reporting of certain information for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3054 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Holidays | Weapons
HB 3136 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to carrying a weapon on the premises of a government court or offices utilized by the court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Weapons
HB 3191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order or arrested for or charged with an offense involving family violence to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Courts--General | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 3231 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
HB 3257 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the criminal consequences of using or exhibiting an imitation firearm.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 3503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to firearms training for county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
HB 3506 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the recognition and validity of a license to carry a handgun issued by another state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Weapons
HB 3507 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with firearm loans at a sport shooting range; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 3508 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the issuance or renewal of a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3585 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the repeal of certain eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 3706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and for special rangers of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION, TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3812 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 4017 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to the eligibility for a handgun license of a person who is identified as a member of a criminal street gang.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in committee
| GANGS | Weapons
HB 4021 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to certain locations at which a person is prohibited from carrying a weapon.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Weapons
HB 4041 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Weapons
HB 4341 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against | Weapons
HB 4381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the requirements for an honorably retired peace officer to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 4428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, TonySponsor: 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
| Aliens | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
HB 4496 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the criminal offense of acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HCR 65 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass universal background checks for all gun purchases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
HCR 88 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass stricter gun laws, including a ban on the sale of assault weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Weapons
SB 19 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying, transporting, storage, or possession of a firearm or firearm ammunition by certain persons on certain residential property or manufactured home community property.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Weapons
SB 61 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety devices and educational materials.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
SB 123 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AIRPORTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
SB 157 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 158 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against | Weapons
SB 193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 203 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 204 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against | Weapons
SB 243 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Safety | Weapons
SB 244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
SB 324 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--County & Statutory | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
SB 348 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of certain rivers and streams in particular counties.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| HALL COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
SB 372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school to employ security personnel, commission peace officers, and have school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Weapons
SB 378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a defense to prosecution for and punishment for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS | Weapons
SB 388 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 403 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by and the issuance of handgun licenses to certain governmental officials.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Safety | Weapons
SB 457 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the carrying, storage, or possession of a firearm or firearm ammunition by certain persons on certain residential or commercial property.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Weapons
SB 506 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Weapons
SB 535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain places of religious worship.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Criminal Procedure--General | Religion | Weapons
SB 666 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 684 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
Withdrawn by the Author
| Animals | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
SB 715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 741 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to restrictive covenants regarding firearms or firearm ammunition.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS | Weapons
SB 764 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 772 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to evidence in certain civil actions of a person's failure to forbid handguns on certain property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Weapons
SB 908 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and special cattle rangers; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1018 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
SB 1057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the liability of a property owner who allows handguns to be carried on the owner's property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General | Weapons
SB 1065 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to an application made by certain retired state and federal officers to obtain a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the locations in which a person may carry a firearm, the seizure of a firearm by law enforcement on arrest, and interactions between law enforcement and a handgun license holder; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSES | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 1366 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to airport police forces and security vehicles, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| AIRPORTS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
SB 1573 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
SB 1691 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to expedited processing of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a handgun on school property or at a school event.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
SB 1754 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of taking or attempting to take a weapon from certain officers, investigators, employees, or officials.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 1766 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
SB 1849 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to public school safety measures, access to mental health professionals in public schools and during certain emergencies, access to criminal history and mental health records, and access to firearms; requiring a certificate for employment as a school behavioral counselor; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 1879 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to firearms training for county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
SB 1900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
SB 1927 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
SB 1945 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a court's authority to temporarily restrict the ability of a proposed patient for court-ordered mental health services to possess a firearm.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
SB 1946 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a standardized form and materials necessary for protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
SB 1989 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of restraint, seclusion, and time-out in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 2007 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for certain felony offenses; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Weapons
SB 2009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
SB 2087 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to traumatic injury response protocol and the use of bleeding control kits in public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Appropriations | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Weapons
SB 2183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Minors--Health & Safety | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Weapons
SB 2381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the places where certain knives are prohibited.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 14 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of state hospitals; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Hospitals | Weapons
HB 56 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a first responder engaged in the actual discharge of the first responder's duties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Weapons
HB 99 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition; creating a criminal offense.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
HB 110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Appellate | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to an educational program and fee reductions to improve firearm safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
HB 131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
HB 191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 234 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 255 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion | Weapons
HB 259 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| GUN SHOWS | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 282 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 291 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to limiting the locations in which a license holder may openly carry a handgun; restricting an exception to a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Weapons
HB 300 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 339 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 356 85-0 (2017)
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Weapons
HB 372 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | PEACE OFFICERS | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 391 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 392 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of certain hospitals, mental health facilities, and nursing facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Weapons
HB 403 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 421 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from application of the Private Security Act for volunteer security services provided at a place of religious worship.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Religion | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 435 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the carrying of weapons, including the application of certain weapons and handgun license laws to certain persons, the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of a state hospital, and the liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a handgun; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the business premises.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Weapons
HB 465 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 466 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to limiting the locations in which a license holder may openly carry a handgun; restricting an exception to a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--General | Weapons
HB 485 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 497 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a business that allows handguns to be carried on the business's premises.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Weapons
HB 514 85-0 (2017)
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
| Law Enforcement | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | Weapons
HB 556 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of certain persons in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the premises of a business or apartment complex.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 606 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, leased, or managed by the person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General | Weapons
HB 621 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 631 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 674 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of a student enrolled in a grade level below grade three from public school and to a positive behavior program for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | MARIHUANA | Weapons
HB 731 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to creating the offense of intimidation by a member of a criminal street gang.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | Weapons
HB 781 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a handgun license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 782 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 790 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the definition of an illegal knife.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Weapons
HB 866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 867 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to school marshals.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Weapons
HB 873 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting certain establishments serving the public from restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on the premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | HOTELS & MOTELS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | RESTAURANTS | Weapons
HB 899 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 913 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EXPLOSIVES | Weapons
HB 927 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, and firearm and air gun supplies; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Weapons
HB 960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and the ammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a public junior college.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 980 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a handgun for county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Weapons
HB 981 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns by and an exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at an established place of religious worship.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | Religion | Weapons
HB 982 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a first responder engaged in the actual discharge of the first responder's duties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Weapons
HB 1024 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of state hospitals and state supported living centers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Hospitals | Weapons
HB 1209 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 1229 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of a firearm to a person listed in the terrorist screening database maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Weapons
HB 1267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school or at a place of religious worship.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Religion | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 1313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the establishment of school marshal grant programs by the criminal justice division of the governor's office and the adoption of a school marshals promotion program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | Weapons
HB 1337 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a firefighter at the fire station to which the firefighter is assigned.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Weapons
HB 1554 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Weapons
HB 1637 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to warning signs applicable to the carrying of weapons on the premises of certain holders of alcoholic beverage licenses and permits and to grounds for cancellation of those licenses and permits.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Business & Commerce--General | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 1692 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the transportation or storage of a handgun or other firearm or ammunition by a license holder in a motor vehicle in a parking area of a primary or secondary school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Weapons
HB 1742 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Weapons
HB 1771 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of the Canadian River in Potter County.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| CANADIAN RIVER | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | POTTER COUNTY | Weapons
HB 1777 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to certain authorizations or approvals issued by the Texas Private Security Board.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | Weapons
HB 1781 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the handgun proficiency examination required for a security officer commission.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | Weapons
HB 1819 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a firearm silencer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Weapons
HB 1827 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC INTOXICATION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 1914 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the issuance of a citation for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 1915 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Weapons
HB 1935 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the carrying of certain knives; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Weapons
HB 1945 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a firearm silencer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Weapons
HB 1966 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun on the premises of a condominium or multifamily residential rental property.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Weapons
HB 2003 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the carrying of concealed or holstered handguns in a courthouse by certain court clerks licensed to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Weapons
HB 2009 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| AIR NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS | Weapons
HB 2022 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to warning signs applicable to the carrying of weapons on the premises of certain holders of alcoholic beverage licenses and permits.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
No action taken in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 2034 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm sales; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | INTERNET | Weapons
HB 2066 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to expedited processing of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Weapons
HB 2245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to restrictions on the use of certain sprays, Tasers, and stun guns against public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Weapons
HB 2318 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving certain fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 2531 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of disorderly conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EXPLOSIVES | Safety | Weapons
HB 2543 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons who are subject to certain judicial determinations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
HB 2583 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 2655 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Weapons
HB 2712 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to a firearm buyback program administered by certain local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 2735 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel; providing for a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to requirements for peace officers to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2880 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criminal punishment for the threatened exhibition or use of a firearm in or on school property or on a school bus.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Juvenile Justice | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Weapons
HB 3006 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 3007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to temporary secure storage of weapons at public buildings; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 3057 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AIRPORTS | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
HB 3242 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to eligibility for and the revocation of a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3340 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information regarding firearm safety and suicide prevention.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 3390 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the exemption from range instruction for certain persons applying to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3553 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited requests for or disclosures of information regarding certain child-care facility license holders' ownership, possession, use, or storage of a firearm or other weapon; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 3693 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to certain defenses to prosecution in a criminal case that are based on a fear of injury by an animal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 3784 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to certain applications to obtain a license to carry a handgun and to the associated handgun proficiency course.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3801 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3922 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to the places where an active judicial officer may carry a handgun if the officer is licensed to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Weapons
HB 3989 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the locations where a person may openly carry a holstered handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Weapons
HB 4037 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 4200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 16 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 86 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a property owner who allows handguns to be carried on the owner's property.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Weapons
SB 93 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to commissioned security officers employed by the board of trustees of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
SB 104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Weapons
SB 133 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 138 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the exemption from range instruction for certain persons applying to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 206 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of certain mental health facilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
SB 221 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of a firearm to a person listed in the terrorist screening database maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Electronic Information Systems | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Weapons
SB 222 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to designating June as Gun Violence Awareness Month.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Holidays | Weapons
SB 263 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an application made by a peace officer, county jailer, or state correctional officer to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 294 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a prohibition against the use of stun guns and Tasers against public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
SB 349 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
SB 434 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 444 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to school marshals for private schools.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Weapons
SB 449 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun on the premises of certain businesses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Business & Commerce--General | SIGNS | Weapons
SB 450 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 458 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the offense of carrying a handgun while intoxicated.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Weapons
SB 459 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the regulation or taxation of firearms, air guns, knives, or ammunition by a municipality or county.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Weapons
SB 577 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of state hospitals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
SB 583 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 618 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the liability of certain property owners who allow handguns to be carried on certain property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Weapons
SB 772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer when performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring the bite of an animal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Weapons
SB 778 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and the ammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a public junior college.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
SB 842 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a firearm silencer.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Weapons
SB 953 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to warning signs applicable to the carrying of weapons on the premises of certain holders of alcoholic beverage licenses and permits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | SIGNS | Weapons
SB 1146 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of state hospitals; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Hospitals | Weapons
SB 1188 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of certain recreation centers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Weapons
SB 1408 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, DonSponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
SB 1447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the liability of a sport shooting range.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
SB 1448 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to restricting employers from prohibiting certain employees from carrying, transporting, storing, or using handguns or ammunition.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Management Relations | Weapons
SB 1566 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to certain powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent school district and the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school and to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Weapons
SB 1704 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS | Weapons
SB 1736 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, controlled, or managed by the person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Weapons
SB 1778 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the provision of information regarding firearm safety and suicide prevention.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SUICIDE | Weapons
SB 1807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: 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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1942 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the transportation or storage of a handgun or other firearm or ammunition by a license holder in a motor vehicle in a parking area of a primary or secondary school.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Weapons
SB 1943 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to restrictive covenants regarding firearms or firearms ammunition.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS | Weapons
SB 1960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to firearm safety awareness; decreasing the application and license fee for a license to carry a handgun.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FIREARM AWARENESS AND SAFETY TASK FORCE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 2054 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AIRPORTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SJR 30 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from adopting or enforcing a law, ordinance, order, or other regulation requiring the registration of a firearm.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Weapons
HB 123 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 175 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| AIRPORTS | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
HB 216 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 296 85-1 (2017)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing the firearm and to criminal offenses otherwise related to the carrying of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY ACT OF 2017 | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 336 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 376 85-1 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving disabling, damaging, or destroying an unmanned aircraft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aeronautics | Criminal Procedure--General | Property Interests--General | Weapons
HB 378 85-1 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses relating to the capturing of images by unmanned aircraft and disposition of those images.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aeronautics | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 382 85-1 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 100 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
HB 92 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the definition of an illegal knife.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 172 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to municipal regulation of electric stun guns, knives, and personal defense sprays.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Weapons
HB 176 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to protection of the right to keep and bear arms within the State of Texas.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| SECOND AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--School Districts | Weapons
HB 206 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
HB 223 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to acceptable conduct of students in kindergarten through grade five.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Against Property | State Employees | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Weapons
HB 370 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | Weapons
HB 413 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to protection of the right to keep and bear arms within the State of Texas.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| SECOND AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
HB 421 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
HB 422 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Weapons
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
| AIRPORTS | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
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
| AIRPORTS | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Elections--Election Officers | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 712 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for Firearms and Firearm supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Weapons
HB 844 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | Weapons
HB 849 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 877 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to creating the offense of intimidation by a member of a criminal street gang.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Weapons
HB 905 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the regulation of knives by a municipality or county.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--General | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 917 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to school marshals for private schools, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public or private school is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 989 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1159 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of certain disciplinary actions against a child; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 1173 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 1179 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 1376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: 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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 1509 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Weapons
HB 1561 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a church or religious organization.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Religion | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 1649 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Higher--General | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1737 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 1855 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to training, continuing education, and weapons proficiency standards for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 2135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the purchasing of a firearm of an honorably retired or deceased peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| County Government--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 2190 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| GUN SHOWS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Weapons
HB 2269 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 2298 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to prohibiting certain public places from excluding peace officers or special investigators from carrying weapons on the premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| HOTELS & MOTELS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | RESTAURANTS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2373 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 2409 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING | Weapons
HB 2445 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to conduct that constitutes the offense of displaying a firearm in a public place.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Weapons
HB 2603 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety devices for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| GUN TRIGGER SAFETY LOCKS | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Financial--General | Weapons
HB 2823 84-0 (2015)
Author: Spitzer, Stuart
Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Weapons
HB 2999 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to restrictive covenants regarding firearms or firearms ammunition.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Personnel | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 3866 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose certain requirements for gun show promoters who lease municipal facilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Returned to Calendars Committee
| City Government--General | GUN SHOWS | Property Interests--Real Property | Weapons
HB 3884 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the carrying of knives; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 3979 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to restrictions on the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers against public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Weapons
HB 4061 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, ammunition, and firearm and air gun supplies; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Weapons
HB 4090 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Recycling | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | Safety | SECONDHAND METAL | Weapons
HJR 56 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove legislative authority to regulate the wearing of arms.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Weapons
HR 3384 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 910.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Weapons
HR 3467 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 11.
Reported enrolled
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Weapons
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
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 124 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 179 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: 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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 228 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 229 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 256 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to creating an offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Weapons
SB 257 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the reporting of a lost or stolen firearm; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 258 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
SB 259 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers; creating offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Against Property | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Weapons
SB 301 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to school marshals for private schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | TRESPASS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 386 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | Safety | Weapons
SB 438 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 439 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Weapons
SB 473 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 476 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 613 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to physician inquiries regarding firearm ownership.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Weapons
SB 625 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers against public school students.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
SB 717 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the issuance of a concealed handgun license.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 718 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a permit to show that a person has passed a background check to possess a firearm; authorizing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 996 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | Weapons
SB 1006 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to gun violence restraining orders and gun seizure warrants; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 1037 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to law enforcement training programs and policies on using appropriate nonlethal force and nonviolent restraint; changing the education requirements for licensure as a peace officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
SB 1194 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Recycling | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | Safety | SECONDHAND METAL | Weapons
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Judges | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
SB 1696 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers by school district peace officers, security personnel, and other employees against public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Weapons
SB 1853 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to establish a statewide program for the prevention and detection of certain criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Intergovernmental Relations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1944 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Weapons
SR 1032 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 910.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Weapons
SR 1060 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 11.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 153 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the definition of intoxicated for purposes of certain weapons offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Drugs | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--School Districts | Weapons
HB 312 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to information contained on a personal identification certificate, driver's license, and commercial driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Weapons
HB 333 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to requiring notice of a hotel's firearms policy and other guest policies; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| HOTELS & MOTELS | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 401 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the discharge of a firearm or fishing with certain archery equipment in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream in certain counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| BELL COUNTY | BURNET COUNTY | LAMPASAS COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 452 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the punishment prescribed for engaging in certain acts of deadly conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 507 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Against Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Employees | Weapons
HB 553 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to firearms and the preservation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; providing penalties.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Legislature | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECOND AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT | State Employees | State Officers | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Weapons
HB 627 83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Military & Veterans | Weapons
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
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Weapons
HB 730 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the training for and use of electromagnetic pulse devices by peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 801 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of a school.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Safety | Weapons
HB 872 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Weapons
HB 928 83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Placed on intent calendar
| Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 936 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a switchblade knife.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROTECTION OF TEXAS CHILDREN ACT | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 1030 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit the sale of firearms on public property in certain circumstances.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Weapons
HB 1049 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Withdrawn from schedule
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1076 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to certain firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; providing an exemption from federal regulation and providing penalties.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1077 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 1142 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a public school elective course on firearm safety, training, and history.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Safety | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
HB 1291 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety devices for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Safety | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 1299 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to municipal regulation of electric stun guns, knives, and personal defense sprays.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Weapons
HB 1314 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | State Employees | State Officers | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1353 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to emergency response alarms at public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | Weapons
HB 1421 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the disposition of certain seized weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 1502 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of certain disciplinary actions against a child; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Health & Safety | RESTRAINTS | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Weapons
HB 1533 83-0 (2013)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 1747 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to a packaging notice for new firearms and firearm ammunition; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | Weapons
HB 1862 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a switchblade knife.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| Weapons
HB 1872 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to federal firearm reporting for a person who voluntarily identifies as a person with mental illness.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
HB 1993 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility and educating hunters on that subject; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 2050 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Governor | GUN VIOLENCE, TEXAS TASK FORCE ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--County & Statutory | Weapons
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
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Weapons
HB 2407 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to restoration of a person's right to purchase a firearm on termination of a guardianship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 1/1/14
| GUARDIANS & WARDS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Weapons
HB 2534 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | Weapons
HB 2535 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school or church or religious organization.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Religion | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
