TX HB2470

Lowers the minimum age to carry a handgun in Texas from 21 to 18 years old for individuals not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm

Reduces the minimum age for eligibility to obtain a license to carry a handgun from 21 to 18 years old

Cites the 2022 federal court case Firearms Policy Coal., Inc. v. McCraw which found Texas's age restrictions for 18-20 year olds violated Second Amendment rights

Repeals the protective order designation program for handgun licenses (Section 411.1735) and related provisions that allowed certain individuals under 21 to obtain licenses

Existing handgun licenses with protective order designations issued to individuals under 21 remain valid until the license holder's 22nd birthday, with option to renew under standard procedures