2015 Texas Legislative Roundup
The following bills were passed this legislative session:
- SB 273
Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. - HB 554
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport. - HB 910
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. - HB 905
Relating to the regulation of knives and related supplies and the enforcement of regulations regarding certain weapons. - SB 11
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. - SB 473
Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items. - HB 1376
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to community supervision and corrections department officers and juvenile probation officers; reducing a fee. - HB 2739
Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification. - HB 2604
Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. - HB 1855
Relating to training, continuing education, and weapons proficiency standards for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Bills for consideration:
- 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 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 226
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. - HB 422
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. - 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. - HJR 56
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove legislative authority to regulate the wearing of arms. - HB 573
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a firearm on the premises of a polling place. - SB 258
Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows. - SB 273
Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. - SB 259
Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers; creating offenses. - HB 554
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport. - HB 571
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport. - SB 257
Relating to the reporting of a lost or stolen firearm; providing criminal penalties. - HB 695
Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun by the holder of a concealed handgun license on hospital or nursing home premises; authorizing a penalty. - HB 805
Relating to authorizing a license holder to carry a concealed handgun on certain premises. - HB 890
Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun for county jailers. - HB 910
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. - HB 844
Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution. - HB 905
Relating to the regulation of knives and related supplies and the enforcement of regulations regarding certain weapons. - SB 311
Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses. - SB 342
Relating to providing for the open and concealed carrying of handguns without a license and to related offenses and penalties. - HB 922
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; creating an offense; providing penalties. - HB 937
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. - HB 944
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. - HB 712
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for Firearms and Firearm supplies for a limited period. - HB 849
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. - SB 11
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. - SB 346
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. - SB 342
Relating to providing for the open and concealed carrying of handguns without a license and to related offenses and penalties. - HB 989
Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items. - HB 1179
Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms. - HB 1285
Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons. - HB 1154
Relating to the issuance of a concealed handgun license. - HB 1234
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution. - SB 439
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons. - SB 473
Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items. - SB 438
Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. - SB 476
Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms. - HB 1376
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to community supervision and corrections department officers and juvenile probation officers; reducing a fee. - HB 1509
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons. - SB 613
Relating to physician inquiries regarding firearm ownership. - HB 1627
Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property. - SB 625
Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers against public school students. - SB 717
Relating to the issuance of a concealed handgun license. - SB 1006
Relating to gun violence restraining orders and gun seizure warrants; creating a criminal offense. - SB 1110
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution. - SB 718
Relating to a permit to show that a person has passed a background check to possess a firearm; authorizing fees. - HB 3007
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns in a courthouse by certain court clerks. - HB 2958
Relating to reducing certain fees for licensed firearms dealers for a license to carry a concealed handgun. - HB 2739
Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification. - HB 2625
Relating to a waiver of concealed handgun license renewal fees for qualified handgun instructors. - HB 2604
Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. - HB 2603
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety devices for a limited period. - HB 2405
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a concealed handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property. - HB 2373
Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state. - HB 2359
Relating to prohibiting the Department of Public Safety from responding to bulk requests from the federal government for lists of individuals licensed to carry a concealed handgun; creating a criminal offense. - HB 2241
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain county officers and employees in a courthouse. - HB 2190
Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee. - HB 1651
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a secured handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. - HB 2298
Relating to prohibiting certain public places from excluding peace officers or special investigators from carrying weapons on the premises. - HB 1855
Relating to training, continuing education, and weapons proficiency standards for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.