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TX HB2239

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harold Dutton

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an exception allowing "location-restricted knives" to be carried in places of religious worship and at open meetings of governmental bodies, which are currently prohibited locations under Texas Penal Code Section 46.03(a)(7) and (a)(13)

  • Amends Section 46.03 of the Texas Penal Code by adding a new Subsection (j) establishing this exception

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

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the locations in which certain knives are prohibited.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/12/2025
Criminal Jurisprudence3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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