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TX HB3428

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tony Tinderholt

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restricts the display of "51%" firearm prohibition signs to only businesses where 51% or more of gross receipts come from alcoholic beverage sales, prohibiting other businesses from displaying these signs

  • Imposes a $1,000 administrative penalty for the first violation of improperly displaying a 51% sign, with license or permit revocation for subsequent violations

  • Requires the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to publish an online list of license/permit holders who derive 51% or more of their revenue from alcohol sales and must display the required sign

  • Adds a new requirement that 51% signs must include a phone number designated by TABC for reporting businesses improperly displaying the sign

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to conduct occurring on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to the required notice regarding the possession of a firearm on the premises of certain businesses; providing an administrative penalty.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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