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TX HB3584

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Terry Meza

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows persons aged 18-20 to legally carry a handgun if they have completed both a handgun proficiency course under Section 411.188(a) of the Government Code and a hunter education course under Section 62.014 of the Parks and Wildlife Code

  • Amends Section 46.15 of the Penal Code by adding a new exemption to the current prohibition on handgun carry by persons under 21 years of age

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

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain persons between 18 and 21 years of age.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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