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TX HB1128

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carrie Isaac

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts election judges from the prohibition on carrying concealed handguns at polling places if they hold a valid Texas license to carry a handgun under Chapter 411, Government Code

  • Extends the same exemption to early voting clerks and deputy early voting clerks who serve as election judges at early voting polling locations

  • Requires the exempted individuals to be actively engaged in performing their official election duties to qualify for the exemption

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain subject to former law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a concealed handgun at a polling place.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/13/2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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