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TX HB1138

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Erin Gamez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants municipalities authority to regulate or prohibit the carrying of firearms on the premises of libraries established and operated by the municipality

  • Grants counties the same authority to regulate or prohibit firearm carrying at county-operated libraries

  • Exempts peace officers, special investigators, and certain other law enforcement personnel from any local library firearm restrictions

  • Exempts persons authorized to carry firearms under private security licenses or commissions (Chapter 1702, Occupations Code) from library firearm regulations

  • 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

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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