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TX HB1138
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Erin Gamez
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AI Summary
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Grants municipalities authority to regulate or prohibit the carrying of firearms on the premises of libraries established and operated by the municipality
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Grants counties the same authority to regulate or prohibit firearm carrying at county-operated libraries
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Exempts peace officers, special investigators, and certain other law enforcement personnel from any local library firearm restrictions
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Exempts persons authorized to carry firearms under private security licenses or commissions (Chapter 1702, Occupations Code) from library firearm regulations
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate or prohibit the carrying of a firearm on the premises of certain libraries.
County Government
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/7/2025