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TX HB5025

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Talarico

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense for carrying partially or wholly visible weapons on public library premises in Texas
  • Prohibits visible location-restricted knives, clubs, and prohibited weapons listed under Section 46.05(a) of the Penal Code on library property
  • Bans visible handguns in public libraries regardless of whether they are holstered or carried under a valid license
  • Overrides existing permitless carry provisions (Section 46.02(a-5)) specifically for public library locations
  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the carrying of certain weapons on the premises of a public library; creating a criminal offense.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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