TX HB1234

Requires the Texas Department of Public Safety to provide written notice stating the specific reason for considering denial of a handgun license application when a medical advisory board panel member has indicated the applicant may be unable to exercise sound judgment regarding handgun use and storage

Applicants must be given at least 30 days to submit additional written materials to supplement or clarify their application before denial

Supplemental materials must be forwarded to the entire medical advisory board panel, with each member submitting a written report on the applicant's ability to exercise sound judgment

Applies only to original and renewal handgun license applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025

Passed the House 118-11 on May 2, 2025, and the Senate 25-6 with amendments on May 28, 2025; House concurred in Senate amendments 104-28 on May 29, 2025