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ELB wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 3:59 pm This isn't a bill that advances 2A rights even for a subset of citizens. This is an attempt to radically curtail the VESP provision passed last time.

Big thumbs down.

This leaves intact the VESP provisions passed in the 85th Legislature. This essentially just creates an enhanced license requiring additional training for "First Responders" that provides some coverage if they carry where they would normally be prohibited from doing so while on duty.

This is nowhere near the "snowflake" bill like many others that grant exemptions to the application of 46.03, 46.035, 30.06 and 30.07 to anyone of a particular designation (police, active judicial officers etc.) all the time.

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Hi ... ill=HB1123

Creates a "First Responder" designation on license.

First responder is defined and does NOT include anyone commissioned as a law enforcement officer, OR Voluntary Emergency Services Personnel.

To get the deisnation you must submit paperwork that shows that you are a first responder AND that you have completed enhanced training including 20 hours of instruction on:

• De-escalation techniques

• Tactical thinking (cover and concealment)

• Instinctive/Reactive shooting

• Tactical shooting

• Shooting while moving

• Shooting in low light conditions

• Securing a handgun when you go somewhere off-limits

Provides 30.06 and 46.035 defense to prosecution for a first responder with a First Responder LTC while performing their duties as a first responder.
46.02 and 46.03 do not apply to a first responder with a First Responder LTC while performing their duties as a first responder.