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71 bills cataloged, 8 bills passed, updated 21 November 2001. Maintained by Larry Arnold, larnold@ktc.com.

55 House Bills, 7 bills passed ~ HB 84 (Passed) ~ HB 118 ~ HB 126 ~ HB 193 ~ HB 194 ~ HB 206 ~ HB 209 ~ HB 258 ~ HB 294 ~ HB 334 ~ HB 367 ~ HB 369 ~ HB 404 ~ HB 446 ~ HB 492 ~ HB 507 ~ HB 599 ~ HB 600 ~ HB 635 ~ HB 665 ~ HB 780 (Passed) ~ HB 885 ~ HB 968 ~ HB 1122 ~ HB 1157 ~ HB 1165 ~ HB 1208 ~ HB 1235 ~ HB 1236 ~ HB 1332 ~ HB 1360 ~ HB 1386 ~ HB 1410 ~ HB 1456 ~ HB 1479 ~ HB 1481 ~ HB 1555 ~ HB 1600 (Passed) ~ HB 1657 ~ HB 1734 ~ HB 1778 ~ HB 1789 ~ HB 1796 ~ HB 1837 (Passed) ~ HB 1925 (Passed) ~ HB 1926 ~ HB 1970 ~ HB 2184 (Passed) ~ HB 2353 ~ HB 2568 ~ HB 2656 ~ HB 2710 ~ HB 2784 (Passed) ~ HB 3101 ~ HB 3408.

1 House Joint Resolution ~ HJR 14.

14 Senate Bills, 1 bill passed ~ SB 88 ~ SB 118 ~ SB 199 (Passed) ~ SB 259 ~ SB 294 ~ SB 402 ~ SB 483 ~ SB 494 ~ SB 677 ~ SB 727 ~ SB 819 ~ SB 953 ~ SB 1121 ~ SB 1312.

1 Senate Joint Resolution ~ SJR 18.

HB 84, by Gallego TEXT ~ ACTIONS Signed by the Governor 06/08/2001, effective 9/1/2001.

"Relating to the offense of the unlawful possession of metal or body armor by a felon."

Criminalizes the possession of bullet resistant body armor by convicted felons.
 

HB 780, by Uher TEXT ~ ACTIONS Signed by the Governor 05/21/2001, effective 9/1/2001.

"Relating to the eligibility of a retired peace officer for a license to carry a concealed handgun."

Eliminates the requirement that an officer be employed 10 years before retirement.
 

HB 1600, by Jones, Elizabeth TEXT ~ ACTIONS Signed by the Governor 05/24/2001, effective 9/1/2001.

"Relating to the punishment for the offense of taking a weapon from a peace officer, parole officer, or community supervision and corrections department officer."

Raises the penalty one level, to Third Degree Felony. See SB 727.
 

HB 1837, by Denny TEXT ~ ACTIONS Signed by the Governor 06/15/2001, effective 9/1/2001.

"Relating to restrictions on the application of noise regulations to sport shooting ranges."

Currently you can't sue a shooting range which is in accordance with existing noise restrictions. This bill also prohibits suing a shooting range if no noise restrictions exist. See SB 1121.
 

HB 1925, by Haggerty TEXT ~ ACTIONS Signed by the Governor 06/15/2001, effective 9/1/2001.

"Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting certain weapons within 1,000 feet of a place of execution."

Makes it illegal to take any firearm, illegal knife, or club within 1000 feet of any place designated by the state as a place of execution.
 

HB 2184, by Smith TEXT ~ ACTIONS Signed by the Governor 06/15/2001, effective 9/1/2001.

"Relating to the disposition of certain weapons seized as evidence in a criminal case. "

This bill is mainly wording changes, but it does add deferred adjudication to the portion allowing a person to request the return of a weapon seized during a prosecution.
 

HB 2784, by Carter TEXT ~ ACTIONS Signed by the Governor 06/15/2001, effective 9/1/2001.

"Relating to recordkeeping pertaining to incidents involving persons licensed to carry a handgun."

Reduces the statistics required to be maintained on incidents involving concealed handgun license holders.
 

SB 199, by West, Royce TEXT ~ ACTIONS Signed by the Governor 05/02/2001, effective 9/1/2001.

"Relating to prohibiting the possession of firearms by certain individuals convicted of or otherwise found to have committed family violence."

Makes it illegal for anyone subject to a protective order or ever convicted of misdemeanor family violence to possess a firearm.

HB 118, by Wise TEXT ~ ACTIONS Last considered in Calendars 4/24/2001.

"Relating to the concealed handgun license fee paid by members of state military forces."

Allows members of the state military forces to obtain a concealed handgun license without taking the state required course, or any other training, at a cost of $25. However, we believe this bill has been substituted, and now only reduces the fee.
 

HB 334, by Hupp TEXT ~ ACTIONS Last considered in Calendars 3/22/2001. Similar bill, HB 2784, passed.

"Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun."

Presently any person may ask the Department of Public Safety whether a named individual has a concealed handgun license, and the Department will disclose the information. This bill removes that provision.
 

HB 507, by Allen TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 2/26/2001.

"Relating to the issuance by the Texas Department of Public Safety of special permits authorizing concealed handgun license holders and other individuals to carry weapons in certain restricted areas."

Allows the DPS to establish rules creating special firearms permits for carrying any firearm in places otherwise prohibited, including schools, courtrooms, polling places, bars, etc. These permits can be granted to people whether or not they have a concealed handgun license. Short circuits the license process for favored individuals.
 

HB 885, by Jones, Jesse TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Public Safety 2/05/2001.

"Relating to the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain places of religious worship."

Prohibits concealed carry in a place of worship unless a majority of the members of the organization decide not to apply the rule.
 

HB 1236, by Isett TEXT ~ ACTIONS Committee report sent to Calendars 05/03/2001.

"Relating to certain reduced fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun."

Original and modified concealed handgun licenses are half price for persons over 60. This bill extends that to renewal licenses.
 

HB 1479, by Miller TEXT ~ ACTIONS Committee report sent to Calendars 04/03/2001.

"Relating to the expiration of a license to carry a concealed handgun."

Extends the period of the license from four to five years.
 

HB 1657, by Talton TEXT ~ ACTIONS Considered in Calendars 04/17/2001.

"Relating to the possession of or the shooting of a handgun on the land of the Lower Colorado River Authority by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun."

Authorizes concealed carry on LCRA property.
 

HB 1926, by Miller TEXT ~ ACTIONS Committee report sent to Calendars 05/03/2001.

"Relating to the applicability to judicial officers of certain prohibitions against the carrying of handguns or other weapons."

Allows judges with no license or training to carry concealed handguns anywhere law enforcement officers can.
 

HB 2353, by Hupp TEXT ~ ACTIONS Considered in Calendars 04/17/2001.

"Relating to the application to certain persons of the prohibition against the carrying of a concealed handgun on the premises of a school."

This bill would allow a school principal or superintendent who has a concealed handgun license to carry a handgun on school premises or at a school sporting event.
 

HB 2784 passed.
 

SB 118, by Wentworth TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Jurisprudence 01/11/2001.

"Relating to the applicability to judicial officers of certain prohibitions against the carrying of handguns or other weapons."

Allows judges and justices to carry weapons anywhere a law enforcement officer can, without requiring either a concealed handgun license or law enforcement training.
 

SB 402, by Zaffirini TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 04/25/2001.

"Relating to the possession or carrying of weapons on certain premises associated with a school or educational institution; providing penalties."

Includes in the premises of a school parking lots, streets, public walkways, etc. Prohibits carrying any firearm there.
 

SB 819, by Armbrister TEXT ~ ACTIONS Committee report sent to Calendars 05/14/2001.

"Relating to regulation of the carrying of a handgun."

This bill amends Penal Code Section 30.06 so that it can't be used to prohibit concealed carry on government property, and gives the Legislature, subject only to Federal law, sole authority in Texas to regulate the carrying of a handgun.

HB 258, by Christian TEXT ~ ACTIONS Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal 04/30/2001.

"Relating to displaying a deadly weapon in order to hinder an official proceeding or prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, gathering, or procession; providing penalties."

Prohibits intentionally inhibiting an official proceeding, lawful meeting, procession, or gathering, by displaying a deadly weapon in plain view. If a person participates in, attends, or appears at or in the immediate vicinity of such an event while displaying a deadly weapon in plain view, a peace officer or other individual with authority to control the proceeding or the premises on which the proceeding is conducted may order the actor to leave the immediate vicinity and not return with the deadly weapon. An actor who receives an order under this subsection and refuses to leave or returns with a deadly weapon is presumed to intend to hinder the event. Under this bill, a person who parks next to a parade route with a .22 in the pickup rack could be ordered to leave. This bill may avoid the problem other states with similar legislation have had by unintentionally prohibiting the carrying of rifles by color guards and other ceremonial units.
 

HB 492, by Pickett TEXT ~ ACTIONS Senate Committee report printed and distributed 03:23PM 05/13/2001.

"Relating to historical reenactments on premises permitted or licensed under the Alcoholic Beverage Code."

Requires the Alcoholic Beverage Commission to enact rules allowing the legal use of firearms in historical reenactments on premises licensed to sell alcohol.
 

HB 1235, by Isett TEXT ~ ACTIONS Considered in Calendars 04/17/2001.

"Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun, illegal knife, or club."

Minor rewording of the section listing exceptions to the prohibition on carrying and transporting handgun.

HB 84 passed.
 

HB 369, by Hinojosa TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence 01/30/2001.

"Relating to the creation of the offense of using, carrying, or exhibiting a firearm during the commission of certain offenses and to the sentencing of a defendant convicted of the offense."

This bill creates the offense of carrying, using, or exhibiting a firearm during the commission of any offense except under Chapter 46. There is no limitation as to the type or severity of the offense, including misdemeanors, and no exception for legally carrying. The penalty is five years in prison, after completion of the sentence for the original offense, without possibility of parole.
 

HB 1600 passed.
 

HB 3101, by Isett TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence 03/13/2001.

"Relating to the definition of "firearm" for the purposes of criminal prosecutions."

Currently a replica firearm is not considered a "firearm" for criminal prosecutions if it is "a replica of an antique or curio firearm manufactured before 1899, but only if the replica does not use rim fire or center fire ammunition." This bill further exempts firearms that use rim fire or center fire ammo that is not "readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade."
 

SB 727, by Van de Putte TEXT ~ ACTIONS No action taken in committee 04/11/2001. Similar bill, HB 1600, passed.

"Relating to the punishment for the offense of taking a weapon from a peace officer, parole officer, or community supervision and corrections department officer."

Raises the penalty one level, to Third Degree Felony. See HB 1600.

HB 1157, by Bonnen TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/01/2001.

"Relating to the counties covered by the landowner's consent-to-hunt law."

Present law requires anyone shooting on private land in counties with a population of 2 million or more to have on their person written permission to do so. This law reduces the population requirement to 200,000.
 

HB 1208, by Allen TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/08/2001.

"Relating to exempting landowners from the requirement of obtaining a hunting license to hunt certain animals on the landowners' property."

Under this law landowners would not need a hunting license to hunt non-game animals on their own property.
 

HB 1778, by Brimer TEXT ~ ACTIONS No action taken in committee 03/08/2001.

"Relating to the provisions of the hunter education program."

Under this bill Hunter Education would only be required for persons under the age of 18, and would be offered over the Internet.
 

HB 1789, by Chavez TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/22/2001.

"Relating to lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for certain disabled veterans."

Waives the fee for a life time combination hunting and fishing license for veterans who are 90% disabled.
 

HB 2710, by Kuempel TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to State Recreational Resources 03/08/2001.

"Relating to regulation and management of deer; providing penalties."

Creates Private Lands Deer Herd Management Permits administered by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and establishes criteria for management.
 

HJR 14, by Telford / et al. TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to State Recreational Resources 01/24/2001.

"Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt and fish."

The amendment would read, "Every person has the right to hunt and fish in this state in accordance with the laws of this state." See SJR 18
 

SB 953, by Lucio TEXT ~ ACTIONS No action taken in committee 03/29/2001.

"Relating to the duration of a hunting or fishing license, stamp, tag, or permit."

Makes hunting and fishing licenses valid for a year from the purchase date, instead of the current set cutoff.
 

SJR18, by Bernsen TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Natural Resources 02/01/2001.

"Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt and fish."

The amendment would read, "Every person has the right to hunt and fish in this state in accordance with the laws of this state." See HJR 14.

HB 193, by Burnam TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/20/2001.

"Relating to creating the offense of unlawful possession of certain firearms by a minor."

Prohibits possession of a rifle or shotgun by a person under the age of 17. It is a defense to prosecution that the person was hunting or participating in other shooting activities, or directly en route, and has a hunting license, or is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The hunting license is required even if the person is participating in a shooting event not requiring a hunting license.
 

HB 209, by Longoria TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/20/2001.

"Relating to creating the offense of unlawful possession of certain firearms by a minor."

Prohibits possession of a rifle or shotgun by a person under the age of 17. It is a defense to prosecution that the person was hunting or participating in other shooting activities, or directly en route, or is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Similar to HB 193, except it doesn't require a hunting license.
 

HB 1332, by Giddings / et al. TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/20/2001.

"Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful possession of a handgun by an underage person and the criminal prosecution of certain weapons offenses involving underage persons."

Makes it a Class A Misdemeanor for anyone under the age of 21 to possess a handgun. Makes it illegal to transfer a handgun to any person under 21, or to transfer any firearm to a person who intends to transfer the firearm to one. There is an exemption for parental consent for long guns only.
 

HB 1796, by Flores TEXT ~ ACTIONS Committee report sent to Calendars 04/19/2001.

"Relating to the punishment for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child."

Raises the punishment for making a firearm accessible from a Class C Misdemeanor to a State Jail Felony. If anyone is hurt, the penalty would be a Third Degree Felony.
 

HB 1970, by Uher TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/27/2001.

"Relating to the expulsion of students from public school for using, exhibiting, or possessing BB or pellet guns or similar devices."

Makes it illegal for a student to possess a BB or pellet gun on school property or at a school event.
 

HB 2656, by King, Phil TEXT ~ ACTIONS Committee report sent to Calendars 04/19/2001.

"Relating to a licensed peace officer who is a visiting resource officer in a public school."

Requires a peace officer who is a visiting resource officer to be licensed, and requires the officer to offer instruction in firearm accident prevention similar to the NRA Eddie the Eagle program.
 

See also HB 3408.
 

SB 259, by Bernsen TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Criminal Justice 01/17/2001.

"Relating to the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child."

Improves PC 46.13, Making a Firearm Accessible to a Child. Allows a "child" to use firearms under the supervision of a person over the age of 16, instead of 18. Allows youth to possess rifles and shotguns acquired with permission of parents are guardians. Strengthens the gun owner's legal defenses.
 

SB 677, by Bernsen TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Education 02/14/2001.

"Relating to a firearms accident prevention program for certain public school students."

Mandates an elementary school firearm accident prevention program, and suggests the NRA Eddie the Eagle program.

HB 206, by Longoria TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Public Safety 01/25/2001.

"Relating to commissions for certain retired peace officers and the authority of those officers to carry certain weapons."

Provides for appointing retired peace officers as Special Retired Peace Officers and allowing them to carry firearms.
 

HB 780 passed.
 

HB 1360, by Carter TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/12/2001.

"Relating to the possession of ammunition or a firearm by certain peace officers."

Allows peace officers subject to protective orders to possess firearms and ammunition, subject to Federal law.
 

HB 1386, by Garcia TEXT ~ ACTIONS Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar 05/08/2001.

"Relating to the carrying of weapons by peace officers and by special investigators."

Expands the authority of peace officers to carry firearms in Texas, and adds special investigators under the same exemption.
 

HB 3408, by King, Tracy TEXT ~ ACTIONS Committee report sent to Calendars 04/19/2001.

"Relating to authorizing certain juvenile probation officers to carry firearms."

This bill would allow juvenile probation officers to carry firearms if authorized by county probation boards, and establishes training requirements.
 

SB 483, by Duncan TEXT ~ ACTIONS Committee report sent to Calendars 05/16/2001.

"Relating to allowing certain retired sheriffs to carry a handgun."

Allows sheriffs who served at least ten years and retired under certain circumstances to carry a handgun. Requires periodic recertification.
 

SB 1312, by Staples TEXT ~ ACTIONS Committee report sent to Calendars 05/16/2001.

"Relating to commissions for certain retired peace officers and the authority of those officers to carry certain weapons."

Provides for the appointment of peace officers retired after at least fifteen years of service as Special Retired Peace Officers.

HB 599, by Goodman TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Senate Criminal Justice 05/11/2001.

"Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person who has been adjudicated as having engaged in certain delinquent conduct."

Makes it illegal for a person who has been adjudicated for a juvenile offense of felony level to possess firearms for five years, and to possess firearms away from his home forever.
 

HB 600, by Goodman TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/06/2001.

"Relating to creating an offense for the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person subject to an active protective order."

Makes it a state jail felony for a person under a Family Code protective order to possess a firearm. Echoes Federal law.
 

HB 968, by Ellis, Dan TEXT ~ ACTIONS Considered in Calendars 04/17/2001.

"Relating to the applicability of the offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon to certain persons carrying a weapon in a recreational vehicle."

Includes a recreational vehicle temporarily or permanently being used as living quarters as "premises under a person's control," allowing the possession of handguns there.
 

HB 1481, by Denny TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence 02/13/2001.

"Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon."

If a felon has been pardoned or had civil rights restored, or the felony has been overturned on appeal, this bill removes the prohibition against possessing firearms.
 

HB 1555, by Reyna, Arthur TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 04/17/2001.

"Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon."

Makes it illegal for a person placed on deferred adjudication as a felon to possess firearms for the period of the deferred adjudication plus five years.
 

HB 1734, by Moreno, Joe E. TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence 02/19/2001.

"Relating to the definition of "deadly weapon" for purposes of the prosecution of certain offenses."

In order for an object to be defined as a "weapon" it must be used or intended to be used with the intent to cause injury.
 

HB 2184 passed.
 

HB 1925 passed.
 

HB 2568, by Hinojosa TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/27/2001.

"Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon."

Makes possession of a firearm a felony, for persons given deferred adjudication for a felony, for five years after the end of the deferred adjudication.
 

SB 199 passed.
 

HB 126, by West, George "Buddy" TEXT ~ ACTIONS Postponed 05/23/2001.

"Relating to the prosecution of the offense of disorderly conduct involving unreasonable noise."

Shooting ranges are presently excluded from liability for making "unreasonable noise in a public place." This bill moves that exclusion to a more reasonable location in the section.
 

HB 665, by Bailey TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 04/11/2001.

"Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty."

Enables a county to enforce noise ordinances in unincorporated parts of a county. Does not exempt shooting ranges.
 

HB 1165, by Denny TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Civil Practices 02/07/2001.

"Relating to liability in relation to and regulation of the ownership, operation, and use of sport shooting ranges."

Defines "sport shooting range." Prohibits prosecuting a range under noise and nuisance ordinances, and limits liability lawsuits for certain causes.
 

HB 1837 passed.
 

SB 1121, by Armbrister TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Intergovernmental Relations 03/07/2001. House bill, HB 1837, passed.

"Relating to restrictions on the application of noise regulations to sport shooting ranges."

Currently you can't sue a shooting range which is in accordance with existing noise restrictions. This bill also prohibits suing a shooting range if no noise restrictions exist. See HB 1837.

HB 194, by Burnam TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence 01/25/2001.

"Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of unlawful transfer of certain weapons."

• It is presently illegal to transfer a handgun to someone if you know they intend to use it illegally. This bill extends that to all firearms.
• It is presently illegal to intentionally or knowingly transfer a firearm, club, or illegal knife to a person under the age of 18. This bill removes "intentionally or knowingly".
• "Gun show" is defined as a place or event other than a retail store where:
  1. three or more individuals assemble to display firearms or firearm components to the public; and
  2. a fee is charged for the privilege of displaying the firearms or firearm components or a fee is charged for admission to the area where the firearms or components are displayed.
• Presently you can transfer a firearm to a person under the age of 18 with parental consent. This bill excludes selling, renting, and leasing from this provision, leaving only the possibility of giving a firearm with parental consent. What about an instructor charging for a firearm course and providing firearms?
• This bill increases to felony level penalties for transferring firearms to someone who intends to misuse it or a person under the age of 18, and adds even stiffer penalties for doing so at a gun show.

 

HB 294, by Thompson TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 02/21/2001.

"Relating to exempting gun safes from the sales tax."

Defines "gun safe" and exempts it from the Texas sales tax.
 

HB 367, by Hinojosa TEXT ~ ACTIONS Committee report sent to Calendars 04/17/2001.

"Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting certain firearm sales at gun shows."

This bill makes it a felony to sell a firearm at a gun show without completing an NICS check, unless the buyer has a concealed handgun license. No provision is made for how a person without an FFL can run the check. A "gun show" is defined as a place or an event, other than a permanent retail store, at which:

1. three or more individuals assemble to display firearms or firearm components to the public; and
2. a fee is charged for the privilege of displaying the firearms or firearm components or a fee is charged for admission to the area where the firearms or components are displayed.

 

HB 404, by Danburg TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/20/2001.

"Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows."

Prohibits selling a firearm at a gun show without conducting an NICS check, except to a concealed handgun licensee or law enforcement officer. Requires anyone selling a firearm at a gun show to keep a record of the sale. A gun show promoter also commits an offense by permitting a sale without a background check. The gun show promoter is required to have an FFL to run the checks, for a maximum fee of $10. The promoter must in writing notify the local law enforcement agency of any gun show no less than 30 days before the event.
 

HB 635, by Turner, Sylvester TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/20/2001.

"Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning gun shows."

Defines "Gun Shows" and prohibits selling a firearm at a gun show without an NICS check. Exempts sales to concealed handgun license holders and law enforcement. Requires the person who owns the property to set up the technology for the check, and authorizes charging a fee for the service.
 

HB 1122, by Turner, Bob TEXT ~ ACTIONS Considered in Calendars 04/17/2001.

"Relating to allowing the Department of Public Safety to sell certain confiscated firearms."

Provides for the transfer of some forfeited weapons to the Department of Public Safety, and sets up a procedure to sell them to licensed firearm dealers. Restricts the use of the money received from the sale. See SB 494.
 

HB 1410, by Lewis, Glenn TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence 02/12/2001.

"Relating to the creation of an offense intended to increase firearm safety."

Makes it illegal for a dealer to transfer a firearm without providing a trigger lock or similar device.
 

SB 88, by Ellis, Rodney TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Criminal Justice 01/10/2001.

"Relating to the creation of an offense intended to increase firearm safety."

Makes it a crime for a firearms dealer to transfer a firearm without providing a trigger lock or similar device.
 

SB 294, by West, Royce TEXT ~ ACTIONS Referred to Criminal Justice 01/22/2001.

"Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows."

Defines a gun show, and makes it illegal for anyone to sell a firearm there without a background check. Requires a gun show promoter to be a licensed FFL dealer. Requires the promoter to conduct background checks on all firearms sold other than by a dealer. Requires 30 days notice of a gun show to local law enforcement. Guns may be sold to concealed handgun license holders and law enforcement officers.
 

SB 494, by Bernsen TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 02/21/2001.

"Relating to allowing the Department of Public Safety to sell certain confiscated firearms."

Provides for the transfer of some forfeited weapons to the Department of Public Safety, and sets up a procedure to sell them to licensed firearm dealers. Restricts the use of the money received from the sale. See HB 1122.

HB 446, by Lewis, Glenn TEXT ~ ACTIONS Left pending in committee 03/20/2001.

"Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving breaches of firearm safety."

This bill makes it a Class C misdemeanor to store a firearm without locking it in a container or rendering it inoperable by a trigger lock or similar device. A firearm is considered "stored" and must be so secured unless it is being carried by the owner or an authorized user. The bill also prohibits a firearms dealer from transferring a firearm without providing a trigger lock.

HB 1456, by Hochberg TEXT ~ ACTIONS Laid on the table subject to call 05/11/2001.

"Relating to paramilitary training organizations; providing criminal penalties."

Makes it a State Jail Felony to teach or demonstrate to another person, or to meet with two or more persons to train or practice, "the use, application, or making of a firearm, explosive weapon, or technique capable of causing injury or death" with the intention that the training be used to cause civil unrest by a group of more than three people or attack state property or officers. Also makes it a Class C Misdemeanor to belong to an organization that violates this law.