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TX HJR93

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Andy Hopper

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 23, Article I of the Texas Constitution to remove language authorizing the Legislature to regulate the wearing of arms "with a view to prevent crime"

  • Retains the existing constitutional right of every citizen to keep and bear arms in lawful defense of themselves or the State

  • Eliminates the Legislature's explicitly granted power to pass laws regulating how arms are worn or carried

  • Submits the proposed constitutional amendment to Texas voters at an election on November 4, 2025

  • Ballot language would read: "The constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of every person to keep and bear arms"

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of every person to keep and bear arms.

Weapons

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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