Below is the list of the weapons related bills that made it to the Governor this session. Bills that have not been signed or vetoed by the governor will become law on June 18th. Most of these will have no impact on a law abiding citizen whether carrying under the authority of an LTC or not.
The bills that have the most impact to an LTC holder are:
HB 1760 - Clarifies that a location with a school sponsored event has to be owned and under the control of the school and post-secondary educational institution in order for it to be off limits to weapon carry. Also defines "Post-secondary educational institution" and "School" to prohibit zoos, museums, and other locations that can serve an educational function from claiming they are off limits by statute.
SB 728 - NCIC reporting for children 16 years and older who are deemed mentally ill.
SB 1236 - Prohibits discharge of a firearm in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream except under specific circumstances. Per the legislative intent, the bill was designed to curb trespassing onto private property in pursuit of game/birds while hunting in the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream. Navigable rivers and streams, including the banks are public property in the State of Texas.
Pro-2A bills that passed included:
HB 2837 - Outlaws using merchant codes to track firearm/ammunition purchases.
HB 3137 - Prevents cities, counties, and county commissioners from adopting regulations requiring firearms owners to purchase liability insurance.
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HB 3 Author: Burrows | et al. Sponsor: Nichols | et al.
Last Action: 05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
HB 165 Author: Johnson, Ann | et al. Sponsor: Whitmire | et al.
Last Action: 05/22/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting; increasing a criminal penalty.
HB 1760 Author: Hefner | et al. Sponsor: Hughes | et al.
Last Action: 05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
HB 1989 Author: Cook Sponsor: Parker
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the fees assessed by a district clerk for copies of certain court documents.
HB 2291 Author: Slawson | et al. Sponsor: Birdwell
Last Action: 05/24/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices.
HB 2837 Author: Schaefer | et al. Sponsor: Schwertner | et al.
Last Action: 05/24/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a person or entity from surveilling, reporting, or tracking the purchase of firearms, ammunition, and accessories through the use of certain merchant category codes; imposing a civil penalty.
HB 3065 Author: Bailes Sponsor: Springer
Last Action: 05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or by a person or agent of the person on the person's property.
HB 3137 Author: Isaac | et al. Sponsor: Springer | et al.
Last Action: 05/26/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to prohibited local regulation with respect to a firearm or air gun.
HB 3424 Author: Frazier | et al. Sponsor: Alvarado
Last Action: 05/30/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the eligibility and training requirements for commissioned security officers and personal protection officers.
HB 4504 Author: Moody Sponsor: Johnson
Last Action: 05/24/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
SB 224 Author: Alvarado | et al. Sponsor: Leach | et al.
Last Action: 05/29/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.
SB 386 Author: Hall | et al. Sponsor: Harless | et al.
Last Action: 05/29/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.
SB 599 Author: Birdwell | et al. Sponsor: Anderson | et al.
Last Action: 05/25/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by a district or county clerk and the issuance of a handgun license to a district or county clerk.
SB 728 Author: Huffman | et al. Sponsor: Leach
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
SB 1236 Author: Flores | et al. Sponsor: Murr
Last Action: 05/29/2023 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream; providing a penalty.
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