Texas Legislation
According to Texas law the first day to prefile bills was Monday, November 10, 2014. The 84th Legislature will be in session 140 days, from Tuesday, January 13, 2015 to Monday, June 1. The last day to file regular bills was Friday, March 13.
Governor Abbott has until Sunday, June 21 to review bills passed by the State Legislature. He can sign a bill to authorize new law, he can let a bill become law without signing, or he can veto a bill.
Bills without specific effective dates and not effective immediately will become effective Monday, August 31, 2015.
This catalog of firearm-related bills was by Larry Arnold, larry@talonsite.com.
The official legislative position of Texas Concealed Handgun Association.
Texas Legislation introduced in the 84th Legislature
Bills by Category
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Bills Catalogued
122 bills cataloged. 85 House Bills, 3 Joint Resolutions, 34 Senate Bills, 15 Bills passed, 1 Bill vetoed, 2 Comments.
Bill Progress
Passed the House of Representatives
- HB 118: Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel.
- HB 353: Relating to the application of certain weapons laws to and liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
- HB 849: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
- HB 3884: Relating to the carrying of knives; creating a criminal offense.
Passed the Senate
- SB 17: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
- SB 179: Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
- SB 228: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
- SB 476: Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.
- SB 1181: Relating to an interim study concerning this state's noncommercial hunting and fishing license systems.
- SB 1547: Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun for county jailers.
- SB 1944: Relating to the disposition of a firearm seized from certain persons with mental illness.
Passed the Legislature, to be voted on by the people
- SJR 22 Effective November 3, 2015: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife.
Signed Into Law
- HB 554, Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.
- HB 721, Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
- HB 821, Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to the requirements of certain minors applying for a hunting or fishing license.
- HB 905, Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to the regulation of knives by a municipality or county.
- HB 910, Effective January 1, 2016: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating criminal offenses.
- HB 2135, Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to the purchasing of a firearm of an honorably retired or deceased peace officer.
- HB 2604, Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces.
- HB 2739, Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification.
- HB 3710, Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license.
- SB 11 Effective August 1, 2016/2017: Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty.
- SB 273 Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
- SB 386 Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
- SB 473 Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items.
- SB 996 Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
- SB 1978 Effective September 1, 2015: Relating to a voluntary contribution to help feed hungry Texans when a person applies for a hunting license.
Vetoed by the Governor
- HB 3390: Relating to a written agreement concerning a projectile discharged from a firearm that travels across a property line; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House Bills
- HB 92 , by White, James
Category: Knife- Relating to the definition of an illegal knife.
- Relating to the definition of an illegal knife.
- Removes bowie knife from illegal knife law.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 04/29/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 106 , by Flynn | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
- Allows licensed open carry in holster with dual points of resistance.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- SB 346 by Estes | et al., Similar, 02/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
- HB 118 , by Flynn | et al.
Category: Hunting- Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel.
- Waives the fee for combination hunting license for disabled veterans and active duty military.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 05/22/2015 S Left pending in committee
- HB 155 , by Johnson
Category: Self Defense- Relating to the use of force in defense of property.
- Limits use of force in defense of property while committing a crime.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 03/11/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 164 , by White, James | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
- Provides for licensed open carry in a shoulder or belt holster. Adds a sign prohibiting only open carry.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- SB 346 by Estes | et al., Similar, 02/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
- HB 172 , by Stickland | et al.
Category: Knife- Relating to municipal regulation of electric stun guns, knives, and personal defense sprays.
- Preempts local regulation of electric stun guns, knives, and personal defense sprays.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 03/24/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 176 , by Kleinschmidt
Category: Possession- Relating to protection of the right to keep and bear arms within the State of Texas.
- Prohibits government agencies from enforcing unconstitutional federal gun laws.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 02/12/2015 H Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
- HB 413 by Goldman | et al., Duplicate, 03/19/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 195 , by Stickland | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to the carrying of handguns; providing for the open carrying of handguns; removing the requirement that a person who may lawfully possess handguns obtain a Concealed Handgun License in order to carry a handgun lawfully in the state of Texas, and conforming changes.
- Removes the requirement for a CHL to carry openly or concealed. Leaves the CHL in place for reciprocity.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 02/10/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 198 , by Huberty
Category: Schools- Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting.
- Allows licensed school board members and superintendants to carry at school board meetings.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 02/12/2015 H Referred to Public Education
- HB 206 , by Leach | et al.
Category: Possession- Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
- Provides a sales tax holiday for certain hunting equipment.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
- SB 228 by Creighton | et al., Identical, 05/12/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
- HB 216 , by White, James
Category: CH license- Relating to the eligibility of a person for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
- Reduces CHL age requirement from 21 to 18.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 02/10/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 223 , by Guillen
Category: Schools- Relating to acceptable conduct of students in kindergarten through grade five.
- School districts may not punish a student in kindergarten through grade five for several harmless pretend-gun acitvities.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 02/10/2015 H Referred to Public Education
- HB 226 , by Guillen
Category: Carry- Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
- Penalties for improper 30.06 signs by government agencies.
- Status: Filed 11/10/2014. Last action: 05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
- SB 273 by Campbell | et al., Identical, 06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
- HB 278 , by Ashby | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to authorizing certain attorneys representing the state to openly carry a handgun.
- Open carry only for district, county, and municipal attorneys.
- Status: Filed 11/12/2014. Last action: 05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
- HB 284 , by Springer | et al.
Category: CH license- Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
- Reduces minimum proficiency caliber from .32 to .22.
- Status: Filed 11/13/2014. Last action: 05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
- SB 179 by Perry, Identical, 05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
- HB 291 , by Huberty | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
- Allows licensed open carry in holster with dual points of resistance.
- Status: Filed 11/14/2014. Last action: 02/11/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- SB 346 by Estes | et al., Similar, 02/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
- HB 308 , by Springer
Category: Carry- Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
- Simplifies and expands rules on where CHLs can carry, eliminates the 46.035(i) confusion, gives all CHLs the judge and prosecutor special rules, allows carrying in all places licensed for alcohol, and reduces penalties.
- Status: Filed 11/17/2014. Last action: 05/08/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
- HB 353 , by King, Ken | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to the application of certain weapons laws to and liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
- Volunteer firefighters and EMTs
in rural countiescan carry in areas off-limits to CHLs when on duty.- Status: Filed 11/20/2014. Last action: 05/12/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
- HB 370 , by Villalba
Category: Schools- Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
- A parent of a student who inquires in writing will be told whether there is a school marshal appointed at the school. Increases the protection of the school marshal's personal information.
- Status: Filed 11/14/2014. Last action: 04/20/2015 H Considered in Calendars
- SB 996 by Taylor, Van | et al., Identical, 06/19/2015 E Signed by the Governor
- HB 413 , by Goldman | et al.
Category: Possession- Relating to protection of the right to keep and bear arms within the State of Texas.
- Prohibits Texas government employees, officials, and agencies from enforcing unconstitutional federal gun laws. Authorizes law-abiding citizens to sue those who violate their rights.
- Status: Filed 12/01/2014. Last action: 03/19/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 176 by Kleinschmidt, Duplicate, 02/12/2015 H Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
- HB 415 , by Riddle | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
- Allows licensed open carry in holster with dual points of resistance.
- Status: Filed 12/01/2014. Last action: 02/16/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- SB 346 by Estes | et al., Similar, 02/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
- HB 421 , by Krause | et al.
Category: Possession- Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
- A firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured in this state and remains in this state is not subject to federal law or federal regulation.
- Status: Filed 12/01/2014. Last action: 04/09/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 422 , by Krause | et al.
Category: Possession- Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
- Agencies or political subdivisions of Texas may not enforce restrictive federal laws.
- Status: Filed 12/01/2014. Last action: 05/11/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
- HB 508 , by Raney | et al.
Category: Hunting- Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee.
- Exempts military personnel and veterans who have rifle qualification, and current and former law enforcement officers, from Hunter Education.
- Status: Filed 12/15/2014. Last action: 05/14/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
- HB 554 , by Springer | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.
- CHLs who carry into the secured area of an airport may be given an opportunity to leave the secure area if their gun is discovered.
- Status: Filed 12/18/2014. Last action: 06/19/2015 E Signed by the Governor
- HB 571 by Pickett, Duplicate, 02/19/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 571 , by Pickett
Category: Carry- Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.
- CHLs who carry into the secured area of an airport may be given an opportunity to leave the secure area if their gun is discovered.
- Status: Filed 12/22/2014. Last action: 02/19/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 554 by Springer | et al., Duplicate, 06/19/2015 E Signed by the Governor
- HB 573 , by White, James
Category: Carry- Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a firearm on the premises of a polling place.
- Allows election judges and clerks with CHLs to carry in a polling place
- Status: Filed 12/23/2014. Last action: 05/06/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
- HB 695 , by Springer
Category: Carry- Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun by the holder of a concealed handgun license on hospital or nursing home premises; authorizing a penalty.
- Hospitals and nursing homes must allow concealed carry unless they station armed security at each entrance.
- Status: Filed 01/14/2015. Last action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 712 , by Springer | et al.
Category: Possession- Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for Firearms and Firearm supplies for a limited period.
- Firearm and gun supplies sales tax holiday the weekend before dove season.
- Status: Filed 01/14/2015. Last action: 04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 721 , by Farias | et al.
Category: Hunting- Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
- Changes "Qualified Disabled Veteran" from 60% to 50%.
- Status: Filed 01/14/2015. Last action: 06/01/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
- HB 3968 by Smith, Duplicate, 04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 805 , by Keough | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to authorizing a license holder to carry a concealed handgun on certain premises.
- The 30.06 sign doesn't apply on property owned or leased by government or any other entity that receives public money. Allows CHL carry on schools, courts, or racetracks that receive public money. Allows CHL carry in sporting events, hospitals and nursing homes, amusement parks, and places of worship that receive public money. Employers can still prohibit employees from carrying on their premises.
- Status: Filed 01/20/2015. Last action: 04/14/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 821 , by Sheets | et al.
Category: Hunting- Relating to the requirements of certain minors applying for a hunting or fishing license.
- Social security numbers not required for persons under 13 years of age.
- Status: Filed 01/21/2015. Last action: 05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
- HB 844 , by Schaefer
Category: Schools- Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
- Commissioned security officers can carry on school premises when on duty.
- Status: Filed 01/21/2015. Last action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 849 , by Paddie | et al.
Category: Possession- Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
- Sales tax exemption for firearms and hunting supplies on the last weekends of August and October.
- Status: Filed 01/21/2015. Last action: 05/15/2015 S Referred to Finance
- SB 228 by Creighton | et al., Similar, 05/12/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
- HB 868 , by Flynn
Category: Schools- Relating to a defense to prosecution for and civil liability of an educator who uses force or deadly force to protect the educator's person, students of the school, or property of the school, and suspension of a student who assaults an employee of a school.
- An educator is justified in using force or deadly force at school to protect himself or students or school property, and is exempt from civil liability.
- Status: Filed 01/22/2015. Last action: 03/04/2015 H Referred to Public Education
- HB 890 , by Klick
Category: CH License- Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun for county jailers.
- Reduces original CHL fee for county jailors to $25.
- Status: Filed 01/23/2015. Last action: 05/08/2015 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
- SB 1547 by Perry | et al., Identical, 05/08/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
- HB 905 , by Frullo | et al.
Category: Knife- Relating to the regulation of knives by a municipality or county.
- Preempts local regulation of knives.
- Status: Filed 01/23/2015. Last action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
- HB 910 , by Phillips | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating criminal offenses.
- Allows licensed open carry in a belt or shoulder holster. Establishes a 30.07 sign to prohibit only open carry.
- Status: Filed 01/23/2015. Last action: 06/13/2015 E See remarks for effective date
- SB 17 by Estes | et al., Identical, 05/05/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 917 , by Villalba | et al.
Category: Schools- Relating to school marshals for private schools, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public or private school is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
- Extends the School Marshal program to private schools.
- Status: Filed 01/26/2015. Last action: 05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
- SB 301 by Taylor, Van, Similar, 02/02/2015 S Referred to Education
- HB 922 , by Leach | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; creating an offense; providing penalties.
- Allows for licensed open or concealed carry.
- Status: Filed 01/26/2015. Last action: 02/25/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- SB 346 by Estes | et al., Similar, 02/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
- HB 937 , by Fletcher | et al.
Category: Schools- Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
- CHLs can carry on institutions of higher education. Public colleges cannot prohibit concealed carry, private schools may prohibit concealed carry.
- Status: Filed 01/26/2015. Last action: 05/07/2015 H Considered in Calendars
- SB 11 by Birdwell | et al., Identical, 06/13/2015 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- HB 944 , by Kacal
Category: Carry- Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
- Allows for licensed open or concealed carry in a shoulder or belt holster.
- Status: Filed 01/26/2015. Last action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- SB 17 by Estes | et al., Similar, 05/05/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 989 , by Frullo | et al.
Category: Possession- Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items.
- Clarifies that possession of registered National Firearms Act items is legal. Removes the defense to prosecution language.
- Status: Filed 01/28/2015. Last action: 05/08/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
- SB 473 by Perry | et al., Identical, 05/22/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
- HB 1154, by Turner, Scott | et al.
Category: CH License- Relating to the issuance of a concealed handgun license.
- Provides for electronically issuing a temporary CHL valid until the actual license is produced and mailed.
- Status: Filed 02/05/2015. Last action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- SB 717 by Hall, Identical, 03/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
- HB 1173, by Villalba
Category: Schools- Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
- School marshals may be appointed by public junior colleges.
- Status: Filed 02/05/2015. Last action: 05/05/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
- SB 386 by Taylor, Van | et al., Identical, 06/19/2015 E Signed by the Governor
- HB 1179, by Geren
Category: Possession- Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.
- Requires Chief Law Enforcement Officers to issue certificates to make or transfer firearms within 15 days unless there is reason to deny it.
- Status: Filed 02/05/2015. Last action: 04/23/2015 H Considered in Calendars
- SB 476 by Kolkhorst | et al., Identical, 05/07/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
- HB 1234, by Tinderholt
Category: Schools- Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
- Allows a CHL to concealed carry where a school field trip is taking place if the CHL is not a student, school employee, or chaperone.
- Status: Filed 02/09/2015. Last action: 03/04/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- SB 1110 by Burton, Identical, 03/16/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
- HB 1509, by Sheets
Category: Carry- Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons.
- Presently you can carry on your own property or vehicle. This bill would add carrying on other people`s property or vehicles with their permission.
- Status: Filed 02/17/2015. Last action: 04/28/2015 H Considered in Calendars
- SB 439 by Hall | et al., Identical, 02/09/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
- HB 1561, by Schaefer
Category: Carry- Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a church or religious organization.
- Allows a CHL to carry, while volunteering to provide security, at a private elementary or secondary school, place of worship, or a meeting of a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Status: Filed 02/18/2015. Last action: 05/11/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
- HB 1627, by Coleman
Category: Self Defense- Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property.
- Adds a duty to retreat before using deadly force, except in the actor`s habitation, and removes robbery and aggrivated robbery as crimes justifying deadly force.
- Status: Filed 02/19/2015. Last action: 03/18/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 1649, by Turner, Scott | et al.
Category: Schools- Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
- Extends the authorization to secure firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on college campuses to non-CHLs.
- Status: Filed 02/19/2015. Last action: 05/11/2015 H Considered in Calendars
- HB 1651, by Turner, Scott | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a secured handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
- Licensed open carry in a holster or with another device intended to secure a handgun. Peace officers may not inquire whether people have a license, or arrest a person, solely because they are armed. Adds a section 30.07prohibiting open carry but not concealed carry.
- Status: Filed 02/19/2015. Last action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 1737, by Fallon
Category: Possession- Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
- Exempts from sales tax firearms and hunting supplies on March 2.
- Status: Filed 02/20/2015. Last action: 03/16/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means
- SB 228 by Creighton | et al., Similar, 05/12/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
- HB 2135, by Miller, Doug
Category: Possession- Relating to the purchasing of a firearm of an honorably retired or deceased peace officer.
- Extends the procedure for retired law enforcement purchasing firearms from state agencies to other governmental entities.
- Status: Filed 03/03/2015. Last action: 06/09/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
- HB 2178, by Keffer | et al.
Category: Hunting- Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course.
- Waives the online Hunter Education fee for active duty military, veterans, and disabled veterans.
- Status: Filed 03/03/2015. Last action: 04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 2190, by Anchia
Category: Possession- Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
- Requires NICS checks for all sales at gun shows.
- Status: Filed 03/03/2015. Last action: 03/12/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- SB 258 by Ellis, Similar, 01/28/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
- HB 2241, by Murr
Category: Carry- Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain county officers and employees in a courthouse.
- Defines county officers and allows them to carry with a CHL on the premises of a court. Allows county employee CHLs to carry with written permission. Note that counties can already write policies allowing this.
- Status: Filed 03/03/2015. Last action: 05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
- HB 2269, by Metcalf
Category: Possession- Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; creating an offense.
- A government employee commits a Class A Misdemeanor by seizing a firearm under a federal law not existing in Texas law
- Status: Filed 03/03/2015. Last action: 05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
- SB 229 by Creighton, Identical, 01/28/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
- HB 2298, by Pickett
Category: Carry- Relating to prohibiting certain public places from excluding peace officers or special investigators from carrying weapons on the premises.
- An establishment serving the public may not restrict a peace officer or special investigator, on or off-duty, from carrying on its premises.
- Status: Filed 03/04/2015. Last action: 05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
- HB 2359, by Bohac
Category: CH license- Relating to prohibiting the Department of Public Safety from responding to bulk requests from the federal government for lists of individuals licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
- Prohibits DPS from giving federal criminal justice agencies the lists of concealed handgun licensees DPS provides to Texas agencies.
- Status: Filed 03/04/2015. Last action: 05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
- HB 2373, by Dutton
Category: Possession- Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state.
- Establishes a two-year gun control task force.
- Status: Filed 03/04/2015. Last action: 03/17/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 2405, by Nevarez | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a concealed handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
- Replaces the 30.06 sign with an 8.5X11 gun-in-circle sign.
- Status: Filed 03/05/2015. Last action: 04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 2409, by Rodriguez, Eddie
Category: Possession- 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.
- Requires each county to establish a secure storage facility for firearms required to be surrendered by protective orders. Requires everyone subject to an order to surrender their firearms to the facility. There's no provision for surrendering firearms to anyone else, or selling them. A person who becomes ineligible to possess firearms can`t get them turned over to anyone for sale.
- Status: Filed 03/05/2015. Last action: 03/13/2015 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
- HB 2445, by White, James
Category: Self Defense- Relating to conduct that constitutes the offense of displaying a firearm in a public place.
- Removes ``displays a firearm or other deadly weapon in a public place in a manner calculated to alarm`` from disorderly conduct.
- Status: Filed 03/05/2015. Last action: 04/21/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 2603, by Bonnen, Dennis
Category: Possession- Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety devices for a limited period.
- Waives sales tax on gun safety devices under $2,500 the first weekend of each July
- Status: Filed 03/09/2015. Last action: 03/16/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means
- HB 2604, by Dale | et al.
Category: CH license- Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces.
- Simplifies issuance of a CHL to law enforcement officers and Texas military.
- Status: Filed 03/09/2015. Last action: 05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
- SB 1352 by Hinojosa, Identical, 03/18/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
- HB 2625, by Tinderholt
Category: CH license- Relating to a waiver of concealed handgun license renewal fees for qualified handgun instructors.
- Waives CHL renewal fees for CHL instructors.
- Status: Filed 03/09/2015. Last action: 03/16/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 2739, by Capriglione | et al.
Category: CH license- Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification.
- Establishes a Texas CHL as ID with the same validity as a Texas driver`s license except for ID while driving. Display of both CHL and DL is still required when carrying.
- Status: Filed 03/09/2015. Last action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
- HB 2823, by Spitzer
Category: Possession- Relating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms.
- Prohibits physicians, other than psychiatrists, from asking patients about gun ownership.
- Status: Filed 03/10/2015. Last action: 03/16/2015 H Referred to Public Health
- HB 2918, by Villalba
Category: Carry- Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with public duties; increasing a penalty.
- Makes it a Class B Misdemeanor to `film, record, photograph, or document` within 25 feet of an officer during an `emergency,` unless you are a `news media` employee or engaged in law enforcement. It restrictively defines `news media.` CHLs carrying must stay 100 feet away, and face a Class A Misdemeanor. This bill does not list concealed carry or weapons as a subject.
- Status: Filed 03/10/2015. Last action: 03/26/2015 H No action taken in committee
- HB 2958, by Klick
Category: CH license- Relating to reducing certain fees for licensed firearms dealers for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
- FFLs pay $25 for new or renewal CHLs.
- Status: Filed 03/10/2015. Last action: 03/16/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 2999, by Landgraf | et al.
Category: Possession- Relating to restrictive covenants regarding firearms or firearms ammunition.
- Property owner associations may not prohibit or restrict possession or lawful discharge of firearms.
- Status: Filed 03/11/2015. Last action: 05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
- HB 3007, by Fletcher
Category: Carry- Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns in a courthouse by certain court clerks.
- County or district clerks or deputy clerks can carry in courthouses.
- Status: Filed 03/11/2015. Last action: 03/23/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 3390, by Larson
Category: Hunting- Relating to a written agreement concerning a projectile discharged from a firearm that travels across a property line; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
- Written agreements allowing shooting across property lines must also contain phone number and address of the hunter.
- Status: Filed 03/12/2015. Last action: 06/20/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
- HB 3496, by Schofield | et al.
Category: Carry- Relating to authorizing certain first responders to carry a concealed handgun while on duty and to the prosecution of certain related offenses; providing for a fee.
- Establishes a special CHL designation for first responders allowing them to carry, while on duty, anywhere law enforcement does. Requires extra training and fees.
- Status: Filed 03/12/2015. Last action: 03/18/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 3559, by Fallon
Category: Carry- Relating to the offense of the carrying of a handgun by a concealed handgun license holder at certain meetings of a governmental entity.
- Prohibits carrying at a government meeting without a written policy or permission.
- Status: Filed 03/12/2015. Last action: 04/21/2015 H No action taken in committee
- HB 3649, by Smith | et al.
Category: Hunting- Relating to a lifetime hunting license for certain nonresidents; authorizing a fee.
- Non-resident landowners qualify for a lifetime hunting license after three years.
- Status: Filed 03/13/2015. Last action: 05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
- HB 3710, by Blanco | et al.
Category: CH license- Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license.
- Allows applicants for a new or renewal CHL to voluntarily contribute to the Texas veteran assistance fund.
- Status: Filed 03/13/2015. Last action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
- HB 3717, by Schaefer
Category: Carry- Relating to the criminal penalty for a person who carries a concealed weapon into a prohibited area; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
- Reduces a 30.06 violation to Class C Misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of $200. If the owner gives oral warning the CHL failing to depart would still be Class A.
- Status: Filed 03/13/2015. Last action: 03/19/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
- HB 3866, by Isaac | et al.
Category: Possession- Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose certain requirements for gun show promoters who lease municipal facilities.
- Municipalities that lease public facilities can't discriminate against gun shows.
- Status: Filed 03/13/2015. Last action: 05/12/2015 H Returned to Calendars Committee
- HB 3884, by Dutton
Category: Knife- Relating to the carrying of knives; creating a criminal offense.
- Eliminates restrictions on possession of knives, with the exception that students can be expelled for possessing at school knives with blades over 5.5 inches, throwing blades, daggers, bowie knives, swords, or spears.
- Status: Filed 03/13/2015. Last action: 05/23/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed
- HB 3968, by Smith
Category: Hunting- Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
- Lowers disability rating for Qualified disabled veteran to 50%.
- Status: Filed 03/13/2015. Last action: 04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
- HB 721 by Farias | et al., Duplicate, 06/01/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15