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TX HB1040
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Chris Turner
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AI Summary
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Designates the legislation as "Joshua's Act" and adds facilities serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to the list of locations where possessing firearms, location-restricted knives, clubs, or prohibited weapons is illegal
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Prohibits weapons at intermediate care facilities licensed under Chapter 252 of the Health and Safety Code, state supported living centers, and group homes or residential facilities providing community-based care to no more than four persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities
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Classifies violations as a Class A misdemeanor, consistent with penalties for similar offenses at sporting events, civil commitment facilities, hospitals, and amusement parks
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Creates an exception for licensed handgun carriers who were not given effective notice prohibiting weapons under Sections 30.06 or 30.07 of the Penal Code
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing or carrying certain weapons in certain facilities or residences providing services to individuals with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability.
Disabilities, Persons with
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/7/2025