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TX HB1923

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wesley Virdell

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement for applicants seeking a Texas license to carry a handgun to submit two complete sets of fingerprints as part of the application process

  • Removes fingerprint submission requirements for retired law enforcement officers and reserve law enforcement officers applying for a handgun license

  • Removes fingerprint submission requirements for active and retired judicial officers applying for a handgun license

  • Changes the FBI background check process from fingerprint-based to a contact method for obtaining national criminal history information

  • Repeals Section 411.175 of the Government Code and applies to applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to removing the requirement that an applicant for or holder of a license to carry a handgun provide fingerprints.

Weapons

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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