Proposed Texas Firearm Legislation
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Title: Relating to authorizing certain attorneys representing the state to openly carry a handgun.
Description: Relating to authorizing certain attorneys representing the state to openly carry a handgun.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: August 1, 2013
Title: Relating to certain firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; providing an exemption from federal regulation and providing penalties.
Description: Relating to certain firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; providing an exemption from federal regulation and providing penalties.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: May 28, 2013
Title: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Description: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: May 28, 2013
Title: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Description: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: May 31, 2013
Title: Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
Description: Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: May 31, 2013
Title: Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and to assistant attorneys general, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, special assistant United States attorneys, and certain associate judges and other judicial personnel, and to the authority of those persons to carry certain weapons.
Description: Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and to assistant attorneys general, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, special assistant United States attorneys, and certain associate judges and other judicial personnel, and to the authority of those persons to carry certain weapons.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: June 5, 2013
Title: Relating to a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
Description: Relating to a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Last Action Date: May 4, 2013
Title: Relating to the procedure under which a person may renew a license to carry a concealed handgun.
Description: Relating to the procedure under which a person may renew a license to carry a concealed handgun.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Description: Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: June 10, 2013
Title: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
Description: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: June 11, 2013
Title: Relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises; providing a penalty and authorizing a fee.
Description: Relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises; providing a penalty and authorizing a fee.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: June 11, 2013
Title: Asserting sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and beseeching the federal government to immediately cease and desist from the promulgation of mandates that infringe on the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms or that are otherwise beyond the scope of its constitutionally delegated powers.
Description: Asserting sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and beseeching the federal government to immediately cease and desist from the promulgation of mandates that infringe on the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms or that are otherwise beyond the scope of its constitutionally delegated powers.
Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Last Action Date: March 13, 2013
Title: Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study recruiting firearms and ammunition manufacturers to Texas.
Description: Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study recruiting firearms and ammunition manufacturers to Texas.
Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the definition of intoxicated for purposes of certain weapons offenses.
Description: Relating to the definition of intoxicated for purposes of certain weapons offenses.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2013
Title: 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.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: February 28, 2013
Title: Relating to requiring notice of a hotel's firearms policy and other guest policies; providing a criminal penalty.
Description: Relating to requiring notice of a hotel's firearms policy and other guest policies; providing a criminal penalty.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the recognition and validity of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued by another state.
Description: Relating to the recognition and validity of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued by another state.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 21, 2013
Title: 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.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Last Action Date: February 11, 2013
Title: 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.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility; providing criminal penalties.
Description: Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility; providing criminal penalties.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 28, 2013
Title: Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
Description: Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
Last Action: Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Last Action Date: May 26, 2013
Title: Relating to firearms and the preservation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; providing penalties.
Description: Relating to firearms and the preservation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; providing penalties.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 13, 2013
Title: Relating to the issuance to veterans of specially marked licenses to carry a concealed handgun and specially marked personal identification certificates.
Description: Relating to the issuance to veterans of specially marked licenses to carry a concealed handgun and specially marked personal identification certificates.
Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Last Action Date: May 4, 2013
Title: Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Description: Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Last Action Date: May 3, 2013
Title: Relating to the expiration dates of concealed handgun licenses for certain members of the United States armed forces.
Description: Relating to the expiration dates of concealed handgun licenses for certain members of the United States armed forces.
Last Action: No action taken in committee
Last Action Date: May 2, 2013
Title: Relating to certain procedures for submitting legible and classifiable fingerprints with an application for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
Description: Relating to certain procedures for submitting legible and classifiable fingerprints with an application for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
Description: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
Description: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 14, 2013
Title: Relating to certain actions taken by certain licensing authorities regarding a license holder or applicant who has been convicted of a Class C misdemeanor.
Description: Relating to certain actions taken by certain licensing authorities regarding a license holder or applicant who has been convicted of a Class C misdemeanor.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of a school.
Description: Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of a school.
Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Last Action Date: May 8, 2013
Title: Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Description: Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 13, 2013
Title: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Description: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Last Action Date: May 22, 2013
Title: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the premises of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Description: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the premises of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Last Action: Co-sponsor authorized
Last Action Date: May 20, 2013
Title: 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.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Effective immediately
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit the sale of firearms on public property in certain circumstances.
Description: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit the sale of firearms on public property in certain circumstances.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: May 2, 2013
Title: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Description: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Last Action Date: March 13, 2013
Title: 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.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 21, 2013
Title: Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
Description: Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Last Action Date: May 8, 2013
Title: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Description: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 14, 2013
Title: Relating to a public school elective course on firearm safety, training, and history.
Description: Relating to a public school elective course on firearm safety, training, and history.
Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Last Action Date: February 20, 2013
Title: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
Description: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
Description: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 14, 2013
Title: Relating to municipal regulation of electric stun guns, knives, and personal defense sprays.
Description: Relating to municipal regulation of electric stun guns, knives, and personal defense sprays.
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Last Action Date: May 9, 2013
Title: Relating to the intentional display of a handgun.
Description: Relating to the intentional display of a handgun.
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Last Action Date: May 4, 2013
Title: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
Description: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
Description: Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Last Action Date: May 21, 2013
Title: Relating to information that may be requested by the Department of Public Safety from a person applying for or renewing a concealed handgun license.
Description: Relating to information that may be requested by the Department of Public Safety from a person applying for or renewing a concealed handgun license.
Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Description: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Last Action Date: February 25, 2013
Title: Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a switchblade knife.
Description: Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a switchblade knife.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: 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.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility and educating hunters on that subject; providing criminal penalties.
Description: Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of an educational facility and educating hunters on that subject; providing criminal penalties.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 6, 2013
Title: 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.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 26, 2013
Title: Relating to authorizing certain attorneys representing the state to openly carry a handgun.
Description: Relating to authorizing certain attorneys representing the state to openly carry a handgun.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 5, 2013
Title: Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun by a license holder on certain premises.
Description: Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun by a license holder on certain premises.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 18, 2013
Title: Relating to restoration of a person's right to purchase a firearm on termination of a guardianship.
Description: Relating to restoration of a person's right to purchase a firearm on termination of a guardianship.
Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
Description: Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 14, 2013
Title: 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.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 11, 2013
Title: Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification.
Description: Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification.
Last Action: Returned to committee
Last Action Date: May 4, 2013
Title: Relating to decreasing the fee to apply for or renew a concealed handgun license.
Description: Relating to decreasing the fee to apply for or renew a concealed handgun license.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 25, 2013
Title: Relating to requiring the attorney general to obtain an injunction against a municipality or county that adopts prohibited regulations regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.
Description: Relating to requiring the attorney general to obtain an injunction against a municipality or county that adopts prohibited regulations regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.
Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Last Action Date: April 17, 2013
Title: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 508.
Description: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 508.
Last Action: Reason for vote recorded in Journal
Last Action Date: May 26, 2013
Title: Relating to handguns used to demonstrate proficiency in handgun use for purposes of obtaining a concealed handgun license.
Description: Relating to handguns used to demonstrate proficiency in handgun use for purposes of obtaining a concealed handgun license.
Last Action: Effective immediately
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
Description: Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 11, 2013
Title: Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Description: Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 18, 2013
Title: Relating to the places where an elected official who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun may carry a concealed handgun.
Description: Relating to the places where an elected official who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun may carry a concealed handgun.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 18, 2013
Title: Relating to unlawful possession of a firearm by an illegal alien; providing penalties.
Description: Relating to unlawful possession of a firearm by an illegal alien; providing penalties.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: March 25, 2013
Title: Relating to a license to carry a concealed handgun for certain employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; authorizing a fee.
Description: Relating to a license to carry a concealed handgun for certain employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; authorizing a fee.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 19, 2013
Title: Relating to drug testing of a person seeking to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
Description: Relating to drug testing of a person seeking to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
Last Action: No action taken in committee
Last Action Date: April 25, 2013
Title: Relating to the regulation or prohibition of certain assault weapons; imposing a tax and a license fee; providing a civil penalty.
Description: Relating to the regulation or prohibition of certain assault weapons; imposing a tax and a license fee; providing a civil penalty.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 19, 2013
Title: Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Description: Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 19, 2013
Title: Relating to the authority of certain retired peace officers and former reserve law enforcement officers to carry certain firearms.
Description: Relating to the authority of certain retired peace officers and former reserve law enforcement officers to carry certain firearms.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the carrying of firearms by certain off-duty employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in certain locations; authorizing a fee.
Description: Relating to the carrying of firearms by certain off-duty employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in certain locations; authorizing a fee.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 11, 2013
Title: Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers; creating offenses.
Description: Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers; creating offenses.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 21, 2013
Title: Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 82nd Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.
Description: Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 82nd Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Last Action Date: May 2, 2013
Title: Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
Description: Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
Last Action: Co-author authorized
Last Action Date: August 5, 2013
Title: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Description: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Last Action: Co-author authorized
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
Description: Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: May 29, 2013
Title: Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses.
Description: Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: July 3, 2013
Title: Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses.
Description: Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: June 11, 2013
Title: Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and the state prosecuting attorney and to assistant attorneys general, assistant state prosecuting attorneys, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, special assistant United States attorneys, and certain associate judges and other judicial personnel, and to the authority of those persons to carry certain weapons.
Description: Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and the state prosecuting attorney and to assistant attorneys general, assistant state prosecuting attorneys, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, special assistant United States attorneys, and certain associate judges and other judicial personnel, and to the authority of those persons to carry certain weapons.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: June 11, 2013
Title: Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
Description: Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: July 10, 2013
Title: Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Description: Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: June 12, 2013
Title: Relating to the issuance to veterans of specially marked licenses to carry a concealed handgun and specially marked personal identification certificates.
Description: Relating to the issuance to veterans of specially marked licenses to carry a concealed handgun and specially marked personal identification certificates.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Description: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: January 29, 2013
Title: Relating to the applicability of certain concealed handgun laws to certain associate judges and other judicial personnel.
Description: Relating to the applicability of certain concealed handgun laws to certain associate judges and other judicial personnel.
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Last Action Date: May 19, 2013
Title: Relating to the intentional display of a handgun by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Description: Relating to the intentional display of a handgun by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: May 18, 2013
Title: Relating to the recognition and validity of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued by another state.
Description: Relating to the recognition and validity of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued by another state.
Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Last Action Date: April 24, 2013
Title: Relating to the change of the name of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Description: Relating to the change of the name of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Last Action: Effective immediately
Last Action Date: May 18, 2013
Title: Relating to the definition of intoxicated for purposes of certain weapons offenses.
Description: Relating to the definition of intoxicated for purposes of certain weapons offenses.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: February 25, 2013
Title: Relating to the number of classroom hours required in a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain a concealed handgun license.
Description: Relating to the number of classroom hours required in a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain a concealed handgun license.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: March 5, 2013
Title: Relating to a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
Description: Relating to a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: May 24, 2013
Title: Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and to assistant attorneys general, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, and special assistant United States attorneys, and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons.
Description: Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and to assistant attorneys general, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, and special assistant United States attorneys, and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons.
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Last Action Date: May 19, 2013
Title: Relating to allowing the attorney general to obtain an injunction against a municipality or county that adopts prohibited regulations regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.
Description: Relating to allowing the attorney general to obtain an injunction against a municipality or county that adopts prohibited regulations regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.
Last Action: Effective immediately
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the offense of the carrying of a handgun by a concealed handgun license holder at certain meetings of a governmental entity.
Description: Relating to the offense of the carrying of a handgun by a concealed handgun license holder at certain meetings of a governmental entity.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: March 12, 2013
Title: 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.
Description: 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.
Last Action: Referred to Education
Last Action Date: March 12, 2013
Title: Relating to the disposition of certain firearms seized by a law enforcement agency.
Description: Relating to the disposition of certain firearms seized by a law enforcement agency.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Description: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Last Action Date: March 18, 2013
Title: Relating to the authority to organize volunteer safety groups at churches, synagogues, and other places of religious worship.
Description: Relating to the authority to organize volunteer safety groups at churches, synagogues, and other places of religious worship.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: March 13, 2013
Title: Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property.
Description: Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: March 13, 2013
Title: Relating to the municipal and county regulation of air guns.
Description: Relating to the municipal and county regulation of air guns.
Last Action: Effective immediately
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the determination of whether a use of force against another is justified.
Description: Relating to the determination of whether a use of force against another is justified.
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Last Action Date: May 21, 2013
Title: Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers; creating offenses.
Description: Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers; creating offenses.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: March 19, 2013
Title: Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Description: Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Last Action Date: March 19, 2013
Title: Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees.
Description: Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the reporting of a lost or stolen firearm; providing criminal penalties.
Description: Relating to the reporting of a lost or stolen firearm; providing criminal penalties.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: March 25, 2013
Title: Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses.
Description: Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: March 25, 2013
Title: Relating to the certification of certain qualified handgun instructors to conduct school safety training.
Description: Relating to the certification of certain qualified handgun instructors to conduct school safety training.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013
Title: Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition by concealed handgun license holders in private vehicles on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Description: Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition by concealed handgun license holders in private vehicles on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Last Action Date: June 14, 2013