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TX SB355

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Eckhardt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Texas Penal Code Sections 30.05, 30.06, and 30.07 to provide property owners with an alternative, simplified sign option to prohibit firearms on their property

  • Creates a new standardized pictogram sign option featuring a black handgun within a red circle (at least 6 inches in diameter) with a diagonal red line through it, displayed on a white background with black text

  • Allows simplified sign language such as "No firearms permitted on this property," "No concealed handguns permitted on this property," or "No openly carried handguns permitted on this property" instead of requiring lengthy statutory citations

  • Maintains existing sign requirements as valid options, including signs with full statutory language referencing specific Penal Code sections, contrasting colors, and one-inch block letters in both English and Spanish

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

Legislative Description

Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting certain persons from carrying certain firearms on the property.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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