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TX SB83

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows any person with a valid handgun license to carry a concealed handgun on public school district and open-enrollment charter school campuses, including buildings, grounds, and passenger transportation vehicles

  • Prohibits school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from adopting rules or regulations that ban licensed individuals from carrying concealed handguns on campus

  • Prevents districts and schools from restricting licensed employees from carrying concealed handguns while performing job duties on school premises

  • Extends existing protections for storing firearms in locked vehicles to school district and charter school parking areas, driveways, and streets for licensed students and employees

  • Grants liability immunity to school districts, charter schools, and their officers and employees for damages caused by actions of license holders, except for capricious or arbitrary acts or personal conduct with handguns

Legislative Description

Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

Education

Last Action

Co-author authorized

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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