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TX HB2993

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Guillen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds county commissioners to the list of officials exempt from Texas Penal Code Sections 46.02 and 46.03, which restrict carrying weapons in certain locations

  • County commissioners must be licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411 of the Government Code to qualify for the exemption

  • Places county commissioners in the same category as other exempt officials including judges, prosecutors, district/county clerks, and peace officers for purposes of carrying handguns in restricted locations

  • 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 carrying of a handgun by a county commissioner in certain locations.

County Government

Last Action

Received from the House

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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