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TX HB2993
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Guillen
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AI Summary
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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
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County commissioners must be licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411 of the Government Code to qualify for the exemption
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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
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain governed by former law
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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