128 total bills, 34 anti-gun bills,
32 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Texas Gun Laws
128 total bills, 34 anti-gun bills,
32 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 12, 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: Considered in Calendars
Last Action Date: April 2, 2019
Title: Urging Congress to pass stricter gun laws, including a ban on the sale of assault weapons.
Description: Urging Congress to pass stricter gun laws, including a ban on the sale of assault weapons.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 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 State Affairs
Last Action Date: April 15, 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: Left pending in committee
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: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: April 15, 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: Considered in Calendars
Last Action Date: April 11, 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.
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.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: April 15, 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: Reported favorably as substituted
Last Action Date: April 16, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 16, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 26, 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: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 25, 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 Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 26, 2019
Title: Recognizing April 2, 2019, as Texas Gun Sense Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
Description: Recognizing April 2, 2019, as Texas Gun Sense Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
Last Action: Reported enrolled
Last Action Date: April 4, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 26, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 26, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 15, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 26, 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: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Last Action Date: April 18, 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: Withdrawn from schedule
Last Action Date: April 17, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 26, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 26, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 26, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 26, 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: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 26, 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: Placed on General State Calendar
Last Action Date: April 23, 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 26, 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: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Last Action Date: February 26, 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 Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 26, 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: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: February 26, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 26, 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: Reported engrossed
Last Action Date: April 22, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 10, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 10, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 8, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 3, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 27, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: February 27, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 15, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 17, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 17, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 5, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: March 26, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 5, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 17, 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 Ways & Means
Last Action Date: March 6, 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: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: April 17, 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: Committee report sent to Calendars
Last Action Date: April 16, 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: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 3, 2019
Title: Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain firearm accessories and prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws related to certain firearm accessories.
Description: Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain firearm accessories and prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws related to certain firearm accessories.
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Last Action Date: April 18, 2019
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 Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: March 6, 2019
Title: Relating to permitting certain foster homes to store firearms and ammunition in the same locked location.
Description: Relating to permitting certain foster homes to store firearms and ammunition in the same locked location.
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Last Action Date: April 16, 2019
Title: Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for a grant program for mental health services.
Description: Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for a grant program for mental health services.
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Last Action Date: March 12, 2019
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: No action taken in committee
Last Action Date: April 17, 2019
Title: Relating to a prohibition placed on an open-enrollment charter school against the employment of a person determined under certain circumstances to have engaged in misconduct that presents a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of a student or minor.
Description: Relating to a prohibition placed on an open-enrollment charter school against the employment of a person determined under certain circumstances to have engaged in misconduct that presents a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of a student or minor.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 9, 2019
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: Committee report sent to Calendars
Last Action Date: April 17, 2019
Title: Relating to the reporting of certain information for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
Description: Relating to the reporting of certain information for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 17, 2019
Title: Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
Description: Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Last Action Date: April 17, 2019
Title: Relating to carrying a weapon on the premises of a government court or offices utilized by the court.
Description: Relating to carrying a weapon on the premises of a government court or offices utilized by the court.
Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Last Action Date: April 23, 2019
Title: Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order or arrested for or charged with an offense involving family violence to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Description: Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order or arrested for or charged with an offense involving family violence to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 10, 2019
Title: Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality.
Description: Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality.
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Last Action Date: April 17, 2019
Title: Relating to the criminal consequences of using or exhibiting an imitation firearm.
Description: Relating to the criminal consequences of using or exhibiting an imitation firearm.
Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Last Action Date: April 17, 2019
Title: Relating to the recognition and validity of a license to carry a handgun issued by another state.
Description: Relating to the recognition and validity of a license to carry a handgun issued by another state.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 18, 2019
Title: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with firearm loans at a sport shooting range; creating a criminal offense.
Description: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with firearm loans at a sport shooting range; creating a criminal offense.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 18, 2019
Title: Relating to the issuance or renewal of a license to carry a handgun.
Description: Relating to the issuance or renewal of a license to carry a handgun.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 18, 2019
Title: Relating to the repeal of certain eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
Description: Relating to the repeal of certain eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 18, 2019
Title: Relating to the appearance of a license to carry a handgun, personal identification certificate, or driver's license issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States.
Description: Relating to the appearance of a license to carry a handgun, personal identification certificate, or driver's license issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 19, 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: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 19, 2019
Title: Relating to certain technical violations of conditions of community supervision.
Description: Relating to certain technical violations of conditions of community supervision.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 4, 2019
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: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Last Action Date: April 23, 2019
Title: Relating to the eligibility for a handgun license of a person who is identified as a member of a criminal street gang.
Description: Relating to the eligibility for a handgun license of a person who is identified as a member of a criminal street gang.
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Last Action Date: April 10, 2019
Title: Relating to certain locations at which a person is prohibited from carrying a weapon.
Description: Relating to certain locations at which a person is prohibited from carrying a weapon.
Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Last Action Date: April 23, 2019
Title: Relating to prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws; creating a criminal offense.
Description: Relating to prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws; creating a criminal offense.
Last Action: No action taken in committee
Last Action Date: April 17, 2019
Title: Relating to nonsubstantive additions to, revisions of, and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 85th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.
Description: Relating to nonsubstantive additions to, revisions of, and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 85th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.
Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Last Action Date: April 10, 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 Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: March 25, 2019
Title: Relating to the requirements for an honorably retired peace officer to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
Description: Relating to the requirements for an honorably retired peace officer to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: March 25, 2019
Title: Relating to the application and eligibility for and expiration of a license to carry a handgun.
Description: Relating to the application and eligibility for and expiration of a license to carry a handgun.
Last Action: Left pending in committee
Last Action Date: April 17, 2019
Title: Relating to the criminal offense of acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Description: Relating to the criminal offense of acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action Date: March 26, 2019
Title: Relating to the carrying, transporting, storage, or possession of a firearm or firearm ammunition by certain persons on certain residential property or manufactured home community property.
Description: Relating to the carrying, transporting, storage, or possession of a firearm or firearm ammunition by certain persons on certain residential property or manufactured home community property.
Last Action: Co-author authorized
Last Action Date: April 16, 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: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Last Action Date: April 24, 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: Co-author authorized
Last Action Date: March 12, 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: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Last Action Date: April 24, 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 Homeland Security & Public Safety
Last Action Date: April 12, 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: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Last Action Date: April 24, 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: Placed on intent calendar
Last Action Date: April 16, 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: March 1, 2019
Title: Relating to restrictive covenants regarding firearms or firearm ammunition.
Description: Relating to restrictive covenants regarding firearms or firearm ammunition.
Last Action: Received from the Senate
Last Action Date: April 18, 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: Placed on intent calendar
Last Action Date: April 16, 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: Co-author authorized
Last Action Date: April 4, 2019
Title: Relating to the liability of a property owner who allows handguns to be carried on the owner's property.
Description: Relating to the liability of a property owner who allows handguns to be carried on the owner's property.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: March 7, 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: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: March 7, 2019
Title: Relating to the locations in which a person may carry a firearm, the seizure of a firearm by law enforcement on arrest, and interactions between law enforcement and a handgun license holder; creating criminal offenses.
Description: Relating to the locations in which a person may carry a firearm, the seizure of a firearm by law enforcement on arrest, and interactions between law enforcement and a handgun license holder; creating criminal offenses.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: March 7, 2019
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 14, 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 Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: March 14, 2019
Title: Relating to expedited processing of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
Description: Relating to expedited processing of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Last Action Date: April 17, 2019
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 14, 2019
Title: Relating to requiring 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 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 14, 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: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: March 18, 2019
Title: Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality.
Description: Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: March 19, 2019
Title: Relating to a court's authority to temporarily restrict the ability of a proposed patient for court-ordered mental health services to possess a firearm.
Description: Relating to a court's authority to temporarily restrict the ability of a proposed patient for court-ordered mental health services to possess a firearm.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: March 19, 2019
Title: Relating to a standardized form and materials necessary for protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
Description: Relating to a standardized form and materials necessary for protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: March 19, 2019
Title: Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for certain felony offenses; creating a criminal offense.
Description: Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for certain felony offenses; creating a criminal offense.
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Last Action Date: March 21, 2019
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 21, 2019
Title: Relating to authorizing county commissioners who hold a license to carry a handgun to carry the handgun on the premises of a government court or an office utilized by a court and the form of the handgun licenses issued to county commissioners.
Description: Relating to authorizing county commissioners who hold a license to carry a handgun to carry the handgun on the premises of a government court or an office utilized by a court and the form of the handgun licenses issued to county commissioners.
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Last Action Date: March 21, 2019
