2015 Texas Pre-Legislative Roundup

By Aaron Spuler | December 8, 2014

The following bills relating to firearms have been filed for the upcoming January 13 – June 1, 2015 Texas legislative session. Bills are still being written at this time, and can be submitted as late as March 3, 2015 for inclusion in this legislative session.

  • HB 195
    Relating to the carrying of handguns; providing for the open carrying of handguns; removing the requirement that a person who may lawfully possess handguns obtain a Concealed Handgun License in order to carry a handgun lawfully in the state of Texas, and conforming changes.
  • HB 164
    Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
  • HB 422
    Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
  • HB 106
    Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
  • HB 198
    Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting.
  • HB 216
    Relating to the eligibility of a person for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
  • HB 266
    Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
  • HB 206
    Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
  • SB 124
    Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
  • SB 179
    Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
  • HB 176
    Relating to protection of the right to keep and bear arms within the State of Texas.
  • HB 278
    Relating to authorizing certain attorneys representing the state to openly carry a handgun.
  • HB 308
    Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
  • HB 291
    Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
  • HB 284
    Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
  • HB 172
    Relating to municipal regulation of electric stun guns, knives, and personal defense sprays.
  • HB 413
    Relating to protection of the right to keep and bear arms within the State of Texas.
  • HB 353
    Relating to the application of certain weapons laws to certain volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
  • HB 415
    Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
  • HB 421
    Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
  • SB 228
    Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
  • SB 229
    Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
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