Over the weekend, Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed important legislation protecting the privacy rights of lawful firearms purchasers and strengthening the state firearms preemption law. Both measures will take effect on September 1, 2023.
Read more: Governor Abbott Signs Key Pro-Second Amendment Bills into Law!
Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain active and retired judicial officers.
Read more: 88(R) SB 1216 - House Committee Report version - Bill Text
Relating to the requirement that providers of active shooter training at public schools and institutions of higher education obtain a certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Read more: 88(R) SB 999 - House Committee Report version - Bill Text
Relating to the unlawful acquisition of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense.
Read more: 88(R) HB 2454 - Senate Committee Report version - Bill Text
Relating to the locations in which carrying certain weapons is prohibited and the applicability of a defense to prosecution for an offense relating to carrying a handgun in certain prohibited locations and associated notice requirements.
Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.
Read more: 88(R) HB 356 - House Committee Report version - Bill Text