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197 total bills, 80 anti-gun bills,
65 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Texas Firearm Legislation

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note: Texas does not have an even-numbered year session

this is an pro-gun bill

HB3

Title: Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.

Description: Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.

Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported

Last Action Date: May 28, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HCR5

Title: Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.

Description: Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: July 8, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HCR5

Title: Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.

Description: Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: September 27, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HCR8

Title: Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.

Description: Urging Congress to pass a federal law requiring universal background checks for all firearm sales.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: August 23, 2021

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HCR15

Title: Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas.

Description: Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas.

Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.

Last Action Date: May 11, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HCR16

Title: Urging Congress to pass universal background checks for all gun purchases.

Description: Urging Congress to pass universal background checks for all gun purchases.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

watching this bill

HB22

Title: Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

Description: Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

Last Action: Filed

Last Action Date: July 7, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB26

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

watching this bill

HB29

Title: Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.

Description: Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 16, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB38

Title: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Description: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Last Action: Filed

Last Action Date: July 7, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB48

Title: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Description: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Last Action: Filed

Last Action Date: September 14, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB52

Title: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Description: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: March 18, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB53

Title: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Last Action: Filed

Last Action Date: September 14, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB55

Title: Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.

Description: Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.

Last Action: Filed

Last Action Date: August 6, 2021

watching this bill

HB55

Title: Relating to the carrying and possession of a concealed handgun by a school marshal.

Description: Relating to the carrying and possession of a concealed handgun by a school marshal.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB56

Title: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Last Action: Filed

Last Action Date: August 6, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB112

Title: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB118

Title: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: April 8, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB127

Title: Relating to the unlawful carrying of certain firearms; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to the unlawful carrying of certain firearms; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: March 25, 2021

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HB156

Title: Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun at a polling place.

Description: Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun at a polling place.

Last Action: Filed

Last Action Date: August 11, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB164

Title: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB172

Title: Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.

Description: Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB173

Title: Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.

Description: Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.

Last Action: Filed

Last Action Date: July 8, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB178

Title: Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.

Description: Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB185

Title: Relating to creating the criminal offense of failure to safely store a firearm.

Description: Relating to creating the criminal offense of failure to safely store a firearm.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB196

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: Filed

Last Action Date: November 9, 2020

this is an anti-gun bill

HB201

Title: Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

Description: Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB208

Title: Relating to the manufacture of firearms without a federal license; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to the manufacture of firearms without a federal license; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB210

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB213

Title: Relating to limiting the locations where a person may carry a firearm other than a handgun; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to limiting the locations where a person may carry a firearm other than a handgun; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB218

Title: Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating criminal offenses.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB222

Title: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Last Action: Filed

Last Action Date: July 9, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB223

Title: Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses in this state.

Description: Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses in this state.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

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HB227

Title: Relating to notifying state law enforcement of an attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Description: Relating to notifying state law enforcement of an attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB231

Title: Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

Description: Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB234

Title: Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.

Description: Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB235

Title: Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.

Description: Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

watching this bill

HB236

Title: Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.

Description: Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB238

Title: Relating to the regulation of firearms or ammunition by a municipality or county.

Description: Relating to the regulation of firearms or ammunition by a municipality or county.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB241

Title: Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.

Description: Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB245

Title: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Description: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

watching this bill

HB276

Title: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices and certain other governmental officials.

Description: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices and certain other governmental officials.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB288

Title: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Description: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Last Action: Filed

Last Action Date: July 16, 2021

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HB299

Title: Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Description: Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB304

Title: Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.

Description: Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.

Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB328

Title: Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

Description: Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB336

Title: Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB340

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB347

Title: Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call

Last Action Date: May 13, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB367

Title: Relating to the prosecution and reporting of certain offenses committed because of bias or prejudice; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to the prosecution and reporting of certain offenses committed because of bias or prejudice; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

Last Action Date: April 29, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB395

Title: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: February 25, 2021

watching this bill

HB521

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB524

Title: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.

Description: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.

Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

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HB530

Title: Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun at a polling place.

Description: Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun at a polling place.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: May 3, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB603

Title: Relating to prohibiting this state from recognizing a license to carry a handgun issued by another state.

Description: Relating to prohibiting this state from recognizing a license to carry a handgun issued by another state.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB606

Title: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB629

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB635

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: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB670

Title: Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: April 19, 2021

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HB693

Title: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; increasing a criminal penalty.

Description: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; increasing a criminal penalty.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

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HB748

Title: Relating to the restoration of civil rights to a criminal defendant.

Description: Relating to the restoration of civil rights to a criminal defendant.

Last Action: Referred to Corrections

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB760

Title: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Description: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB781

Title: Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal.

Description: Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 16, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB791

Title: Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: April 9, 2021

watching this bill

HB796

Title: Relating to certain defenses to prosecution involving the justifiable use of force or threat of force.

Description: Relating to certain defenses to prosecution involving the justifiable use of force or threat of force.

Last Action: Filed

Last Action Date: December 10, 2020

this is an anti-gun bill

HB799

Title: Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: April 19, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB821

Title: Relating to the eligibility for a license to carry a handgun.

Description: Relating to the eligibility for a license to carry a handgun.

Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars

Last Action Date: May 10, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB825

Title: Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.

Description: Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

watching this bill

HB854

Title: Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.

Description: Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: May 13, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB880

Title: Relating to a false or misleading statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to a false or misleading statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: April 8, 2021

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HB882

Title: Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: April 15, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB883

Title: Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

watching this bill

HB909

Title: Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

Description: Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

Last Action: Considered in Calendars

Last Action Date: May 10, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB915

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: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB918

Title: Relating to a license to carry a handgun for certain young adults who are protected under certain court orders related to family violence.

Description: Relating to a license to carry a handgun for certain young adults who are protected under certain court orders related to family violence.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 3, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB919

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: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 1, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB957

Title: Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.

Description: Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 15, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1039

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: March 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1040

Title: Relating to prohibiting certain persons with chemical dependencies from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to prohibiting certain persons with chemical dependencies from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 4, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1069

Title: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.

Description: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 18, 2021

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HB1086

Title: Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.

Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar

Last Action Date: May 12, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1094

Title: Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.

Description: Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: March 26, 2021

watching this bill

HB1141

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 4, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1238

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: March 26, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1253

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to County Affairs

Last Action Date: March 4, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1378

Title: Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.

Description: Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 5, 2021

watching this bill

HB1379

Title: Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.

Description: Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.

Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar

Last Action Date: May 12, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1387

Title: Relating to the storage of firearms and ammunition in the same locked location in certain foster homes.

Description: Relating to the storage of firearms and ammunition in the same locked location in certain foster homes.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 4, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1407

Title: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.

Description: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 18, 2021

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HB1499

Title: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel.

Description: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 5, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1500

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 18, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1548

Title: Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.

Description: Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: May 17, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1587

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 8, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1690

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 9, 2021

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HB1758

Title: Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone.

Description: Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 18, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1765

Title: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Description: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 10, 2021

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HB1766

Title: Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

Description: Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: April 21, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1767

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 10, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1768

Title: Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.

Description: Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 10, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1769

Title: Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

Description: Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 10, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1770

Title: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate locations at which a license holder may openly carry a handgun.

Description: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate locations at which a license holder may openly carry a handgun.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 10, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1771

Title: Relating to the prosecution of certain conduct involving prohibited weapons; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to the prosecution of certain conduct involving prohibited weapons; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 10, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1772

Title: Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on the property.

Description: Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on the property.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 10, 2021

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HB1788

Title: Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.

Description: Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 15, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1856

Title: Relating to carrying and storing a firearm or firearm ammunition by a hotel guest.

Description: Relating to carrying and storing a firearm or firearm ammunition by a hotel guest.

Last Action: Co-sponsor authorized

Last Action Date: May 21, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1857

Title: Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.

Description: Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1911

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Corrected committee report sent to Calendars

Last Action Date: April 22, 2021

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HB1920

Title: Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.

Description: Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 7, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB1927

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 16, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB1948

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 15, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB2105

Title: Relating to failure to identify to a peace officer while carrying certain firearms; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to failure to identify to a peace officer while carrying certain firearms; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 15, 2021

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HB2112

Title: Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.

Description: Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 14, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB2141

Title: Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 15, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB2143

Title: Relating to the regulation of modern sporting rifles by certain municipalities.

Description: Relating to the regulation of modern sporting rifles by certain municipalities.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 15, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2169

Title: Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.

Description: Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: May 17, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2229

Title: Relating to the prosecution of a criminal offense prohibiting certain weapons on the premises of a polling place.

Description: Relating to the prosecution of a criminal offense prohibiting certain weapons on the premises of a polling place.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 15, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2249

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 15, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB2281

Title: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.

Description: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: May 17, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2282

Title: Relating to district and county attorney counsel in federal enforcement of laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunitions within the State of Texas.

Description: Relating to district and county attorney counsel in federal enforcement of laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunitions within the State of Texas.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 15, 2021

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HB2303

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 15, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2402

Title: Relating to a prohibition on additional state and local taxes, assessments, and fees on ammunition, firearms, and firearm supplies.

Description: Relating to a prohibition on additional state and local taxes, assessments, and fees on ammunition, firearms, and firearm supplies.

Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means

Last Action Date: March 16, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2440

Title: Relating to the eligibility for a license to carry a handgun.

Description: Relating to the eligibility for a license to carry a handgun.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 16, 2021

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HB2557

Title: Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties.

Description: Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties.

Last Action: Referred to Education

Last Action Date: May 10, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2558

Title: Relating to prohibited state contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.

Description: Relating to prohibited state contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.

Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call

Last Action Date: May 12, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2622

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: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 16, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2675

Title: Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.

Description: Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 16, 2021

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HB2865

Title: Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.

Description: Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.

Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars

Last Action Date: May 7, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB2878

Title: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 18, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2900

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: March 26, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB2910

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means

Last Action Date: March 18, 2021

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HB2967

Title: Relating to the unlawful carrying of a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft.

Description: Relating to the unlawful carrying of a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft.

Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars

Last Action Date: April 26, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB3124

Title: Relating to carrying a handgun on the premises of a public employer.

Description: Relating to carrying a handgun on the premises of a public employer.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 19, 2021

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HB3242

Title: Relating to a defense to prosecution for a handgun license holder who carries a handgun on certain premises.

Description: Relating to a defense to prosecution for a handgun license holder who carries a handgun on certain premises.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 19, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB3361

Title: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal firearm, firearm accessory, and firearm ammunition regulations within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal firearm, firearm accessory, and firearm ammunition regulations within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 22, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB3587

Title: Relating to the processing of applications for a license to carry a handgun during a state of disaster or state of emergency.

Description: Relating to the processing of applications for a license to carry a handgun during a state of disaster or state of emergency.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 22, 2021

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HB3628

Title: Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.

Description: Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.

Last Action: Left pending in committee

Last Action Date: April 9, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB3671

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar

Last Action Date: May 13, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB3779

Title: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.

Description: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.

Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means

Last Action Date: March 22, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB3806

Title: Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with public junior colleges.

Description: Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with public junior colleges.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 23, 2021

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HB3953

Title: Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and a voluntary contribution to that fund when applying for a handgun license.

Description: Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and a voluntary contribution to that fund when applying for a handgun license.

Last Action: Received from the House

Last Action Date: May 10, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB4125

Title: Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.

Description: Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 29, 2021

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HB4200

Title: Relating to regulatory authority of a municipality, including authority to prohibit abortions.

Description: Relating to regulatory authority of a municipality, including authority to prohibit abortions.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 29, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB4259

Title: Relating to the provision of information regarding suicide prevention and certain state laws applicable to handgun license holders.

Description: Relating to the provision of information regarding suicide prevention and certain state laws applicable to handgun license holders.

Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar

Last Action Date: May 12, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

HB4346

Title: Relating to the possession, carrying, or transportation of a firearm or alcoholic beverage by certain persons during the use of an easement.

Description: Relating to the possession, carrying, or transportation of a firearm or alcoholic beverage by certain persons during the use of an easement.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 16, 2021

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HB4358

Title: Relating to the manner of carrying a handgun by a person who holds a license under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.

Description: Relating to the manner of carrying a handgun by a person who holds a license under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 29, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

HB4386

Title: Relating to authorizing certain person to carry a handgun

Description: Relating to authorizing certain person to carry a handgun

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 29, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SCR8

Title: Declaring gun violence a public health crisis.

Description: Declaring gun violence a public health crisis.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB18

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: April 19, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB19

Title: Relating to prohibited contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.

Description: Relating to prohibited contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 14, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB20

Title: Relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest.

Description: Relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 18, 2021

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SCR20

Title: Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas.

Description: Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas.

Last Action: Signed by the Governor

Last Action Date: May 24, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB60

Title: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain firearm safety supplies, including educational materials.

Description: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain firearm safety supplies, including educational materials.

Last Action: Referred to Finance

Last Action Date: March 3, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB84

Title: Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 3, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB110

Title: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 3, 2021

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SB158

Title: Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals.

Description: Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 3, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB162

Title: Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: May 30, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB163

Title: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Co-author authorized

Last Action Date: March 29, 2021

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SB198

Title: Relating to the demonstration of weapons proficiency by qualified retired law enforcement officers.

Description: Relating to the demonstration of weapons proficiency by qualified retired law enforcement officers.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 14, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB242

Title: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Co-author authorized

Last Action Date: March 22, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB283

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 3, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB311

Title: Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 9, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB313

Title: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.

Description: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 14, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB499

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: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 9, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB513

Title: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: May 3, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB514

Title: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

Description: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 9, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB540

Title: Relating to authorizing certain person to carry a handgun.

Description: Relating to authorizing certain person to carry a handgun.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB541

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: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB542

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: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB543

Title: Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.

Description: Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB545

Title: Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.

Description: Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB546

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB547

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB548

Title: Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

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SB549

Title: Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.

Description: Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

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SB550

Title: Relating to the manner of carrying a handgun by a person who holds a license under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.

Description: Relating to the manner of carrying a handgun by a person who holds a license under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 14, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB554

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB555

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

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SB556

Title: Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Description: Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB637

Title: Relating to carrying and storing a firearm or firearm ammunition by a hotel guest.

Description: Relating to carrying and storing a firearm or firearm ammunition by a hotel guest.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

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SB641

Title: Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

Description: Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

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SB737

Title: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.

Description: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.

Last Action: Co-author authorized

Last Action Date: May 10, 2021

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SB741

Title: Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal.

Description: Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal.

Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21

Last Action Date: June 16, 2021

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SB825

Title: Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.

Description: Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.

Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed

Last Action Date: April 20, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB892

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to Education

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

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SB893

Title: Relating to the authorization of a license holder to carry a concealed handgun at a school or educational institution.

Description: Relating to the authorization of a license holder to carry a concealed handgun at a school or educational institution.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

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SB934

Title: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.

Description: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.

Last Action: Referred to Finance

Last Action Date: March 11, 2021

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SB1025

Title: Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.

Description: Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: April 16, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB1253

Title: Relating to the issuance and renewal of licenses to carry a handgun.

Description: Relating to the issuance and renewal of licenses to carry a handgun.

Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar

Last Action Date: May 25, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB1287

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to Finance

Last Action Date: March 18, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB1289

Title: Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a firearm on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.

Description: Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a firearm on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 18, 2021

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SB1478

Title: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms; creating criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms; creating criminal offenses.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 24, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

SB1742

Title: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Description: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 26, 2021

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SB1771

Title: Relating to the assumption by the office of the secretary of state of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties and to the provision of some of those services by certain vendors; authorizing a fee.

Description: Relating to the assumption by the office of the secretary of state of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties and to the provision of some of those services by certain vendors; authorizing a fee.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: March 26, 2021

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SB1967

Title: Relating to the establishment of a task force relating to reducing family violence by providing for the transfer of firearms.

Description: Relating to the establishment of a task force relating to reducing family violence by providing for the transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Co-author authorized

Last Action Date: April 14, 2021

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SB1974

Title: Relating to provisions relating to possession or carrying of a handgun by a person who is a member of a criminal street gang.

Description: Relating to provisions relating to possession or carrying of a handgun by a person who is a member of a criminal street gang.

Last Action: Referred to State Affairs

Last Action Date: April 1, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB2224

Title: 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.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to Administration

Last Action Date: April 22, 2021

this is an pro-gun bill

SB2247

Title: Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.

Description: Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.

Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars

Last Action Date: May 20, 2021

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