81 total bills, 24 anti-gun bills,
21 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Texas Gun Laws
81 total bills, 24 anti-gun bills,
21 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Relating to prohibiting the manufacture, assembly, or ownership of unmarked firearms; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
Description: Relating to prohibiting the manufacture, assembly, or ownership of unmarked firearms; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: February 14, 2019
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: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 12, 2019
Title: Relating to the criminal offense of acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Description: Relating to the criminal offense of acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 12, 2019
Title: Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
Description: Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 12, 2019
Title: Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Description: Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 13, 2019
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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 13, 2019
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 13, 2019
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 Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 13, 2019
Title: Recognizing Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America for the organization's efforts to prevent gun violence.
Description: Recognizing Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America for the organization's efforts to prevent gun violence.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 19, 2019
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 International Relations & Economic Development
Last Action Date: February 19, 2019
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: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Last Action Date: February 27, 2019
Title: Relating to the carrying, storage, or possession of a firearm or firearm ammunition by certain persons on certain residential or commercial property.
Description: Relating to the carrying, storage, or possession of a firearm or firearm ammunition by certain persons on certain residential or commercial property.
Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Last Action Date: February 27, 2019
Title: Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
Description: Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 19, 2019
Title: Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain parts designed to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle.
Description: Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain parts designed to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 19, 2019
Title: Relating to the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing the firearm and to criminal offenses otherwise related to the carrying of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.
Description: Relating to the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing the firearm and to criminal offenses otherwise related to the carrying of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 19, 2019
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: February 20, 2019
Title: Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain instruments designed, made, or adapted for use in striking a person with a fist.
Description: Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain instruments designed, made, or adapted for use in striking a person with a fist.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 20, 2019
Title: Relating to the classroom instruction part of the handgun proficiency course taken to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
Description: Relating to the classroom instruction part of the handgun proficiency course taken to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 20, 2019
Title: Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, leased, or managed by the person.
Description: Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, leased, or managed by the person.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 20, 2019
Title: Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons who are subject to certain judicial determinations; creating a criminal offense.
Description: Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons who are subject to certain judicial determinations; creating a criminal offense.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 20, 2019
Title: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
Description: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 20, 2019
Title: Relating to the carrying of concealed or holstered handguns by certain handgun license holders attending a meeting of the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school.
Description: Relating to the carrying of concealed or holstered handguns by certain handgun license holders attending a meeting of the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school.
Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Last Action Date: February 21, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 16, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 23, 2019
Title: Relating to the applicability of certain handgun laws to certain associate judges.
Description: Relating to the applicability of certain handgun laws to certain associate judges.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: January 25, 2019
Title: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders; authorizing a fee.
Description: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders; authorizing a fee.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: January 28, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 28, 2019
Title: Relating to the places where an active judicial officer may carry a concealed handgun if the officer is licensed to carry a handgun.
Description: Relating to the places where an active judicial officer may carry a concealed handgun if the officer is licensed to carry a handgun.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: January 28, 2019
Title: Relating to the transportation or storage of a handgun or other firearm or ammunition by a handgun license holder in a school parking area.
Description: Relating to the transportation or storage of a handgun or other firearm or ammunition by a handgun license holder in a school parking area.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: January 28, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 28, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 29, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 29, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 29, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 29, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 29, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 29, 2019
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: January 29, 2019
Title: Relating to prohibiting the investment of certain state retirement system funds in companies that manufacture firearms or firearm ammunition.
Description: Relating to prohibiting the investment of certain state retirement system funds in companies that manufacture firearms or firearm ammunition.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: January 29, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 29, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 29, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 29, 2019
Title: Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
Description: Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: January 29, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 30, 2019
Title: Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
Description: Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: January 30, 2019
Title: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
Description: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: January 30, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: January 31, 2019
Title: Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
Description: Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 5, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: February 5, 2019
Title: Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating an offense.
Description: Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating an offense.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 6, 2019
Title: Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a felony or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Description: Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a felony or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 13, 2019
Title: Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Description: Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 14, 2019
Title: Relating to carrying a handgun in certain areas of the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
Description: Relating to carrying a handgun in certain areas of the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 19, 2019
Title: Relating to the transportation or storage of a firearm or ammunition by a handgun license holder in a private school parking area.
Description: Relating to the transportation or storage of a firearm or ammunition by a handgun license holder in a private school parking area.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 19, 2019
Title: Relating to the establishment of a grant pilot program to fund mental health initiatives in public schools and to increasing fees for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
Description: Relating to the establishment of a grant pilot program to fund mental health initiatives in public schools and to increasing fees for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 20, 2019
Title: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by a retired judicial officer and certain other governmental officials.
Description: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by a retired judicial officer and certain other governmental officials.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 20, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: February 20, 2019
Title: Relating to an application made by certain retired state and federal officers to obtain a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
Description: Relating to an application made by certain retired state and federal officers to obtain a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 20, 2019
Title: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by and the issuance of handgun licenses to certain governmental officials.
Description: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by and the issuance of handgun licenses to certain governmental officials.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 21, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: February 22, 2019
Title: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety devices and educational materials.
Description: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety devices and educational materials.
Last Action: Referred to Finance
Last Action Date: February 1, 2019
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: February 1, 2019
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: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: February 1, 2019
Title: Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Description: Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: February 1, 2019
Title: Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Description: Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: February 1, 2019
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 Finance
Last Action Date: February 1, 2019
Title: Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Description: Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: February 1, 2019
Title: Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness.
Description: Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: February 7, 2019
Title: Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Description: Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: February 14, 2019
Title: Relating to a defense to prosecution for and punishment for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
Description: Relating to a defense to prosecution for and punishment for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: February 14, 2019
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: February 14, 2019
Title: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by and the issuance of handgun licenses to certain governmental officials.
Description: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by and the issuance of handgun licenses to certain governmental officials.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: February 14, 2019
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: February 14, 2019
Title: Relating to the carrying, storage, or possession of a firearm or firearm ammunition by certain persons on certain residential or commercial property.
Description: Relating to the carrying, storage, or possession of a firearm or firearm ammunition by certain persons on certain residential or commercial property.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: February 14, 2019
Title: Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
Description: Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: February 14, 2019
Title: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
Description: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: February 21, 2019
Title: Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check.
Description: Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 6, 2019
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: Filed
Last Action Date: February 8, 2019
Title: Relating to restrictive covenants regarding firearms or firearm ammunition.
Description: Relating to restrictive covenants regarding firearms or firearm ammunition.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 11, 2019
Title: Relating to evidence in certain civil actions of a person's failure to forbid handguns on certain property.
Description: Relating to evidence in certain civil actions of a person's failure to forbid handguns on certain property.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 12, 2019
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.
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.
Last Action: Filed
Last Action Date: February 22, 2019
