Texas Firearm-Related Legislation

According to Texas law the first day to prefile bills was Monday, November 9, 2020. The 87^th Legislature will be in session 140 days, from Tuesday, January 12, 2021 to Monday, May 31. The last day to file regular bills was Friday, March 12.

Governor Abbott has 10 days after a bill is passed, or until until Sunday, June 20 for bills passed in the last 10 days of the session, to review bills passed by the State Legislature. He can sign a bill to authorize new law, he can pass the bill to become law without signing, or he can veto a bill.

Bills which are not effective immediately will become effective Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

This catalog of firearm-related bills was by Larry Arnold, larry@talonsite.com.

[House Bills] [Senate Bills] [Comments] [Using This Resource]
[Texas Handgun Association] [Talonsite]

Texas Firearm Legislation introduced in the 87^th Legislature, Regular Session

• 188 bills cataloged. 133 House Bills, one House Joint Resolution, 53 Senate Bills, one Senate Joint Resolution
• Nine Bills passed the House but died in the Senate, four Bills passed the Senate but died in the House.
• 27 Bills were signed by Governor Abbott, or passed into law without his signature.
• No Comments.

1. HB 530: Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun at a polling place.
2. HB 854: Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
3. HB 956: Relating to the places where certain knives are prohibited.
4. HB 1548: Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.
5. HB 1856: Relating to carrying and storing a firearm or firearm ammunition by a hotel guest.
6. HB 1984: Relating to the duration of a special open hunting season for game animals and certain game birds restricted to persons under 17 years old.
7. HB 2169: Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
8. HB 2281: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
9. HB 3953: Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and a voluntary contribution to that fund when applying for a handgun license.

Passed the Senate, died in the House:

1. SB 18: Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.
2. SB 513: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
3. SB 838: Relating to the authorization by a school district or open-enrollment charter school for a person to carry or possess a weapon on school premises for purposes of safety and security.
4. SB 1253: Relating to the issuance and renewal of licenses to carry a handgun.

Signed by the Governor or allowed to pass into law:

1. HB 29: Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees. Effective 9/1/2021.
2. HB 781: Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal. Effective 9/1/2021.
3. HB 918: Relating to a license to carry a handgun for certain young adults who are protected under certain court orders related to family violence. Effective 9/1/2021.
4. HB 929: Relating to law enforcement policies and procedures regarding body worn cameras. Effective 9/1/2021.
5. HB 957: Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors. Effective 9/1/2021.
6. HB 1069: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders. Effective 9/1/2021.
7. HB 1387: Relating to the storage of firearms and ammunition in the same locked location in certain foster homes. Effective 9/1/2021.
8. HB 1407: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle. Effective 9/1/2021.
9. HB 1500: Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies. Effective 9/1/2021.
10. HB 1728: Relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans. Effective 9/1/2021.
11. HB 1758: Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone. Effective 9/1/2021.
12. HB 1920: Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport. Effective 9/1/2021.
13. HB 1927: Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm or other weapon; creating criminal offenses. Effective 9/1/2021.
14. HB 2112: Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders. Effective 9/1/2021.
15. HB 2622: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. Effective 9/1/2021.
16. HB 2675: Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence. Effective 9/1/2021.
17. HB 3081: Relating to the issuance of digital tags for the taking of certain animals. Effective Immediately.
18. HB 4346: Relating to the possession, carrying, or transportation of a firearm or alcoholic beverage by certain persons during the use of an easement. Effective 9/1/2021.
19. SB 19: Relating to prohibited contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries. Effective 9/1/2021.
20. SB 20: Relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest. Effective 9/1/2021.
21. SB 162: Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense. Effective 9/1/2021.
22. SB 168: Relating to emergency school drills and exercises conducted by public schools. Effective Immediately.
23. SB 198: Relating to the demonstration of weapons proficiency by qualified retired law enforcement officers. Effective 9/1/2021.
24. SB 313: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment. Effective 9/1/2021.
25. SB 550: Relating to the manner of carrying a handgun by a person who holds a license under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code. Effective 9/1/2021.
26. SB 675: Relating to special open season hunting of certain migratory game birds by veterans and members of the United States armed forces on active duty. Effective Immediately.
27. SB 741: Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal. Effective 9/1/2021.

HB 26, by Swanson | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.

Removes guns from the list of things the governor can restrict during a declared disaster or emergency.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

SB 547 by Springer, Identical, 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 29, by Swanson | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.

Public government buildings where carry is prohibited MAY temporarily store such weapons.

Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

 

HB 52, by Reynolds | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Prohibits transfer of guns at a gun show without a NICS check.

Last Action: 03/18/2021 H Left pending in committee

HB 245 by Bernal, Duplicate, 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
 

HB 55, by Swanson | et al.
Category: Schools

Relating to the carrying and possession of a concealed handgun by a school marshal.

Removes requirement for school marshall to use a lockbox instead of carrying.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 73, by Hinojosa | et al.
Category: Self-defense

Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense.

Gender identity and sexual orientation not justifications for use of force.

Last Action: 04/06/2021 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

SB 1510 by Whitmire | et al., Identical, 03/24/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
 

HB 112, by Toth | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.

Bans state officials from enforcing Federal gun laws stricter than Texas.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

SB 499 by Kolkhorst, Similar, 03/09/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 118, by Ortega | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

Bans most private sales without a NICS check.

Last Action: 04/08/2021 H Left pending in committee

 

HB 127, by Ortega | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the unlawful carrying of certain firearms; creating a criminal offense.

Bans carry of long guns in public.

Last Action: 03/25/2021 H Left pending in committee

 

HB 164, by Meza
Category: Possession

Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Establishes an Extreme Risk Protection Order to confiscate guns when family or law enforcement think owners are dangerous.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

SB 84 by Miles, Similar, 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 172, by Meza
Category: Possession

Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.

Defines Assault Weapons, including rifles, shotguns and handguns, and bans possession.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 178, by Meza
Category: Possession

Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.

Bans centerfire magazines holding more than 10 rounds.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 185, by Meza
Category: Self-defense

Relating to creating the criminal offense of failure to safely store a firearm.

Requires all readily-dischargable guns to be locked up.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 196, by Meza
Category: Self-defense

Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property.

Requires safe retreat before using deadly force, removes robbery and aggravated robbery from crimes justifying deadly force, and limits presumption to a habitation.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

 

HB 201, by Meza
Category: Schools

Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

Allows public colleges to opt-out of concealed carry, and limits immunity for damages.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

HB 1769 by Anchia, Duplicate, 03/10/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 10 2021 10:54AM
 

HB 208, by Meza
Category: Possession

Relating to the manufacture of firearms without a federal license; creating a criminal offense.

Bans private manufacture of firearms.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 210, by Meza
Category: Possession

Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.

Sets up complex requirements for surrender of guns after convictions and for protective orders.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

SB 283 by Alvarado, Identical, 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 213, by Bernal
Category: Carry

Relating to limiting the locations where a person may carry a firearm other than a handgun; creating a criminal offense.

Bans carrying of long guns in public, and on another person's property without owner's permission.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 218, by Meza
Category: Possession

Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating criminal offenses.

Bans transfer of firearms without either a NICS check or documenting the transfer with submission to DPS. Limits private transfers to five firearms per year.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 223, by Meza
Category: Possession

Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses in this state.

Prohibits possession of a firearm for five years for anyone convicted of a misdemeanor involving use or threat of force.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 227, by Meza
Category: Possession

Relating to notifying state law enforcement of an attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.

FFLs required to report NICS denials to DPS, who is required to investigate.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 229, by Meza
Category: Possession

Relating to reporting certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety.

Requires reporting protective orders and convictions to DPS within 48 hours instead of five working days.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 231, by Ortega
Category: Possession

Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

Bans selling or giving a club, location restricted knife or firearm to anyone less than 18. Bans selling or giving an assault weapon to anyone under 21. Defines which rifles, shotguns and pistols are assault weapons.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 234, by Ortega
Category: Possession

Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.

Bans possession of rimfire and centerfire magazines holding more than 10 rounds.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 235, by Meza
Category: Possession

Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.

Expands designation of people convicted of a misdemeanor who are banned from owning firearms for five years.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 236, by Bernal
Category: Carry

Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.

Reduces 30.06-30.07 signs to 8.5X11 in.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 238, by Meza
Category: Possession

Relating to the regulation of firearms or ammunition by a municipality or county.

Allows municipalities and counties to regulate firearms.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 241, by Ortega
Category: Possession

Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.

Defines which rifles, shotguns and pistols are assault weapons and bans possession.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 245, by Bernal
Category: Possession

Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Prohibits transfer of guns at a gun show without a NICS check.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

HB 52 by Reynolds | et al., Duplicate, 03/18/2021 H Left pending in committee
 

HB 276, by Murr
Category: Carry

Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices and certain other governmental officials.

Expands carry for retired and federal judges.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 328, by Gervin-Hawkins
Category: Possession

Relating to designating June as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

Designates June as Firearm Safety Month and encourages appropriate community activities.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism

 

HB 336, by Cain | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.

Bans recognizing or enforcing Estreme Risk Protection Orders.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

SB 548 by Springer, Identical, 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 340, by Cain | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.

Prohibits the governor from controling alcohol, firearms, explosives or flammable liquids during an emergency.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

HB 629 by White | et al., Duplicate, 03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
 

HB 347, by Geren | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Makes it a state jail felony to make a false or misleading statement during a NICS check.

Last Action: 05/13/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call

SB 162 by Blanco | et al., Similar, 05/30/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
 

HB 395, by Moody
Category: Possession

Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Establishes an Extreme Risk Protection Order to confiscate guns when family or law enforcement think owners are dangerous.

Last Action: 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

SB 84 by Miles, Similar, 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 521, by Fierro
Category: Possession

Relating to the establishment and use of a voluntary registry of individuals experiencing mental illness who waive the right to purchase or receive transfer of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.

Creates a voluntary list of people who waive the right to purchase firearms due to mental illness. Requires FFLs to check the list before transferring a firearm. Establishes a way to revoke the waiver.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 524, by Rosenthal
Category: Possession

Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.

Removes sales and use tax from gun safes, boxes or locks.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means

SB 313 by Huffman | et al., Identical, 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
 

HB 530, by Patterson | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun at a polling place.

Allows election judges with LTCs to carry in their polling place.

Last Action: 05/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

HB 603, by Meza
Category: Carry

Relating to prohibiting this state from recognizing a license to carry a handgun issued by another state.

Prohibits recognition of carry licenses from other states.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 606, by Goodwin
Category: Possession

Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

All firearm transfers except to close family would require a NICS check.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

SB 242 by Eckhardt | et al., Identical, 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 629, by White | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.

Prohibits the governor from controling alcohol, firearms, explosives or flammable liquids during an emergency.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

HB 340 by Cain | et al., Duplicate, 02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
 

HB 635, by Krause | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.

Bans state officials from enforcing Federal gun laws stricter than Texas.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

SB 541 by Springer, Very Similar, 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 670, by Martinez
Category: Carry

Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Prohibits shooting without a specific target.

Last Action: 04/19/2021 H Left pending in committee

 

HB 687, by Lozano | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.

Enhances human smuggling penalties for possessing a gun.

Last Action: 05/13/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar

SB 576 by Hinojosa | et al., Identical, 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
 

HB 693, by Moody
Category: Possession

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; increasing a criminal penalty.

Raises age of child to 17, parents must specifically agree to child shooting, raises penalties.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 760, by Goodwin
Category: Possession

Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Prohibits transfer of guns at a gun show without a NICS check.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

HB 52 by Reynolds | et al., Duplicate, 03/18/2021 H Left pending in committee
 

HB 781, by Sanford | et al.
Category: Schools

Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal.

Removes the requirement for junior college school marshals to lock up guns.

Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

 

HB 791, by Goodwin
Category: Carry

Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.

Criminalizes displaying firearm at a demonstration of one or more people.

Last Action: 04/09/2021 H Left pending in committee

SB 311 by Eckhardt, Identical, 03/09/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 796, by King, Phil | et al.
Category: Self-defense

Relating to certain defenses to prosecution involving the justifiable use of force or threat of force.

Adds arson of an occupied place to the list of crimes justifying force.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 544 by Springer, Identical, 03/11/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
 

HB 799, by Rosenthal
Category: Carry

Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating a criminal offense.

Makes carrying a firearm while intoxicated a Class C misdemeanor. Exempts LEOs.

Last Action: 04/19/2021 H Left pending in committee

 

HB 821, by White | et al.
Category: Licensing

Relating to the eligibility for a license to carry a handgun.

Removes state disqualifications for LTC. A person must be 21 and not prohibited under Federal law.

Last Action: 05/10/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars

 

HB 825, by Geren | et al.
Category: Licensing

Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.

Removes state fees for licensed carry.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

SB 2247 by Huffman | et al., Similar, 05/20/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
 

HB 854, by Burns
Category: Carry

Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.

Uselessly reduces the punishment for carrying into a hospital, amusement park, or government meeting. They have to post 30.06-30.07, and that would determine punishment.

Last Action: 05/13/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

HB 880, by Hinojosa
Category: Possession

Relating to a false or misleading statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Criminalizes making a false statement during purchase, and requires FFLs to report failed NICS checks to DPS, who must investigate.

Last Action: 04/08/2021 H Left pending in committee

 

HB 882, by Hinojosa | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Creates a state jail felony for a fugitive of Class B Misdemeanor or above who obtains a firearm.

Last Action: 04/15/2021 H Left pending in committee

 

HB 883, by Hinojosa
Category: Possession

Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.

Makes it a felony for a fugitive to obtain a firearm, makes dealers report failed NICS checks to DPS, requires investigation.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 909, by Gervin-Hawkins | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

Designates June as Firearm Safety Month, encourages education.

Last Action: 05/10/2021 H Considered in Calendars

 

HB 915, by Krause | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.

Attempts to exempt guns and gun accessories made in Texas from federal regulation.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

SB 542 by Springer, Identical, 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 918, by Leman | et al.
Category: Licensing

Relating to a license to carry a handgun for certain young adults who are protected under certain court orders related to family violence.

Makes a person 18 to 21 with a protection order eligible for a LTC.

Last Action: 06/03/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

 

HB 919, by Leman | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.

Prohibits Texas agencies from enforcing federal laws stronger than ours.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

SB 499 by Kolkhorst, Identical, 03/09/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 929, by Sherman, Sr. | et al.
Category: Self-defense

Relating to law enforcement policies and procedures regarding body worn cameras.

Mainly addresses LEO recordings, but adds the requirement you have to be inside your vehicle, home, or place of business to the presumption of justification. As amended, only requires law enforcement recordings.

Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

SB 380 by West, Identical, 03/09/2021 S Referred to Jurisprudence
 

HB 956, by Dutton | et al.
Category: Knife

Relating to the places where certain knives are prohibited.

Removes the ban on location-restricted knives in bars, amusement parks, and places of worship.

Last Action: 05/17/2021 S Left pending in committee

 

HB 957, by Oliverson | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.

Attempts to make firearm supressors made in Texas exempt from federal regulations.

Last Action: 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

SB 543 by Springer, Identical, 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 1016, by Ordaz Perez | et al.
Category: Schools

Relating to emergency school drills and exercises conducted by public schools.

Restricts active killer drills from mimicking an event, and requires warning.

Last Action: 05/04/2021 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar

SB 168 by Blanco | et al., Identical, 06/14/2021 E Effective immediately
 

HB 1039, by Goodwin
Category: Possession

Relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety, peace officers, officers of the court, and licensed firearms dealers with respect to the possession or use of a suspended, revoked, or expired license to carry a handgun; creating a criminal offense.

Requires DPS to publish a list of suspended or revoked LTC numbers online, requires FFLs to check the list during a purchase and report attempts to use the LTC to DPS.

Last Action: 03/25/2021 H Left pending in committee

 

HB 1040, by Goodwin
Category: Possession

Relating to prohibiting certain persons with chemical dependencies from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Creates a complex system for courts to notify NICS when they order a person to take chemical dependency treatment. Bans possession for persons under treatment and for a year after.

Last Action: 03/04/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 1069, by Harris | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.

Drops VESP. Fire and medical pro and volunteer first responders can't be prohibited from carrying on duty, provided they complete a new training course to be set up by DPS.

Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

SB 737 by Birdwell | et al., Identical, 04/20/2021 S Not again placed on intent calendar
 

HB 1094, by Oliverson | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.

Persons with a protective order over 18 can carry without a license.

Last Action: 03/26/2021 H Left pending in committee

SB 545 by Springer, Identical, 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 1141, by Ramos
Category: Possession

Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee.

Persons subject to Pos or convicted of family violence must sell their guns to a FFL or turn them into police within 48 hours.

Last Action: 03/04/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 1238, by Biedermann | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm.

Removes the requirement to have a license to carry a handgun.

Last Action: 03/26/2021 H Left pending in committee

 

HB 1253, by Moody
Category: Possession

Relating to the creation of county task forces for the disposition of a firearm a person is prohibited from possessing under certain court orders related to family violence.

Creates a cumbersome task force in each county to study and set policy concerning the surrender of guns from persons under a protective order for family violence.

Last Action: 03/04/2021 H Referred to County Affairs

 

HB 1378, by Patterson | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.

Premises holding a food and beverage license exempted from the 51 percent rule.

Last Action: 03/05/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 1379, by Patterson | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.

Increases the 51 percent rule for alcohol premises to 60 percent.

Last Action: 05/12/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar

SB 549 by Springer, Identical, 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 1387, by Harris | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the storage of firearms and ammunition in the same locked location in certain foster homes.

Allows storage of guns in foster homes in locked containers with ammo but without trigger locks.

Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

 

HB 1407, by Schaefer | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.

Allows unconcealed carry of handguns in motor vehicles by licensee in a holster.

Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

 

HB 1499, by White
Category: Carry

Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel.

Establishes training for volunteer first responders. VESPs with LTCs and training can't be prohibited from carrying on duty.

Last Action: 03/05/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 1500, by Hefner | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.

Prohibits restricting firearm businesses, including ranges and gun shops, because of a disaster.

Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

SB 18 by Creighton | et al., Identical, 04/19/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 19 2021 11:22AM
 

HB 1513, by Zwiener
Category: Self-defense

Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal projectiles for the purpose of controlling the activity or movement of a gathering of people.

Prohibits LEOs from using less-lethal projectiles to control a crowd.

Last Action: 04/15/2021 H Left pending in committee

 

HB 1548, by Bell, Cecil | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.

Businesses can't be sued because they allow licensed carry.

Last Action: 05/17/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

HB 1587, by White | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a handgun by certain unlicensed persons and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm; providing criminal penalties.

Persons not prohibited from possessing a gun could carry with or without a license.

Last Action: 03/08/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

HB 1911 by White | et al., Duplicate, 04/22/2021 H Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
 

HB 1690, by Tinderholt | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.

Prohibits the governor from controling alcohol, firearms, explosives or flammable liquids during an emergency.

Last Action: 03/09/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

HB 340 by Cain | et al., Duplicate, 02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
 

HB 1728, by Smithee | et al.
Category: Hunting

Relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans.

Texas Parks and Wildlife authorized to contract with nonprofits serving veterans that take vets hunting.

Last Action: 06/04/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

 

HB 1750, by Crockett | et al.
Category: Self-defense

Relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person.

Limits the presumption of self defense when a person makes a mistake about facts.

Last Action: 05/07/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars

 

HB 1758, by Krause
Category: Self-defense

Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone.

Prohibits unmanned aircraft with weapons except over your own property or for military and police. Must be non-lethal force.

Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

 

HB 1765, by Anchia
Category: Possession

Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.

Prohibits transfer of guns at a gun show without a NICS check.

Last Action: 03/10/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

HB 52 by Reynolds | et al., Duplicate, 03/18/2021 H Left pending in committee
 

HB 1766, by Anchia
Category: Possession

Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

Makes a straw purchase or lying on the NICS check a third degree felony.

Last Action: 04/21/2021 H Left pending in committee

SB 641 by West | et al., Identical, 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 1767, by Anchia
Category: Carry

Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.

Allows use of 30-06 and 30-07 on government-owned property not occupied by a government entity.

Last Action: 03/10/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 1768, by Anchia
Category: Carry

Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.

Expands gun-free areas of schools and amusement parks, but allows concealed carry on private colleges.

Last Action: 03/10/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 1769, by Anchia
Category: Schools

Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

Allows public colleges to opt-out of concealed carry, and limits immunity for damages.

Last Action: 03/10/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

HB 201 by Meza, Duplicate, 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
 

HB 1770, by Anchia
Category: Carry

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate locations at which a license holder may openly carry a handgun.

Allows cities over 750,000 to have a local option election to opt out of open carry.

Last Action: 03/10/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 1771, by Anchia
Category: Possession

Relating to the prosecution of certain conduct involving prohibited weapons; creating a criminal offense.

Bans making gun parts with a 3-D printer, and guns containing such parts. Offense is a felony.

Last Action: 03/10/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 1772, by Anchia
Category: Carry

Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on the property.

Reduces the wording of 30-06 30-07 signs and adds gunbuster logo. Signs would be smaller.

Last Action: 03/10/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 1856, by Hefner | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to carrying and storing a firearm or firearm ammunition by a hotel guest.

Hotels can't prohibit guests from having guns in rooms or carrying back and forth. They can limit open carry in common areas but must allow concealed.

Last Action: 05/21/2021 S Co-sponsor authorized

SB 20 by Campbell | et al., Similar, 06/01/2021 E Sent to the Governor
 

HB 1857, by Anchia
Category: Carry

Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.

Bans licensed carry in a wide range of outdoor and indoor recreational venues including arenas, golf courses, auditoriums, theaters, museums, zoos, and others.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 1920, by Capriglione | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.

Bans gun possession in a secured aircraft parking area that is used by common carriers in air transportation but not by general aviation.

Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

SB 825 by Springer, Very Similar, 04/20/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 20 2021 7:19PM
 

HB 1927, by Schaefer | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm or other weapon; creating criminal offenses.

Persons 21 years or older, not prohibited from possessing a handgun, can carry without a license. Retains the LTC.

Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

 

HB 1948, by Howard
Category: Possession

Relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety and licensed firearms dealers with respect to the possession or use of a suspended or revoked license to carry a handgun.

DPS will be required to maintain a public list of suspended or revoked LTCs. FFLs have to check the list before transferring a gun, and report attempts to purcase with a LTC.

Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 1984, by Vasut | et al.
Category: Hunting

Relating to the duration of a special open hunting season for game animals and certain game birds restricted to persons under 17 years old.

Requires a youth hunting season for those less than 17 be at least seven consecutive days.

Last Action: 05/14/2021 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs

SB 1057 by Huffman, Identical, 03/18/2021 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
 

HB 2040, by Gervin-Hawkins | et al.
Category: Hunting

Relating to special open season hunting of certain migratory game birds by veterans and members of the United States armed forces on active duty.

Texas Parks and Wildlife may insitute a special migratory birds season for veterans and active military.

Last Action: 05/08/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call

SB 675 by Kolkhorst | et al., Identical, 05/30/2021 E Effective immediately
 

HB 2105, by Dutton
Category: Carry

Relating to failure to identify to a peace officer while carrying certain firearms; creating a criminal offense.

Makes it a misdemeanor for someone carrying a visible long gun to refuse to identify themselves to a law enforcement officer.

Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 2112, by Metcalf | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.

A license holder open carrying could do so in any holster, not just a shoulder or belt holster.

Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

HB 3628 by Schaefer | et al., Duplicate, 04/09/2021 H Left pending in committee
 

HB 2141, by Rodriguez
Category: Possession

Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Requires an owner to report a lost or stolen firearm within five working days. Requires a law enforcement officer to report lost or stolen firearms to TDPS, who retains that report for five years.

Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 2143, by Rodriguez
Category: Carry

Relating to the regulation of modern sporting rifles by certain municipalities.

Defines modern sporting firearms the same way assault weapons are usually defined, and allows a city with population greater than 600,000 to regulate carrying them openly.

Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 2169, by Sanford | et al.
Category: Licensing

Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.

Removes delenquency in paying taxes from the list of disqualifications for LTC.

Last Action: 05/17/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

HB 2229, by Hull
Category: Carry

Relating to the prosecution of a criminal offense prohibiting certain weapons on the premises of a polling place.

Limits the gun-free zone around polling places to areas where voting or election-related activities are going on.

Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 2249, by Hefner
Category: Possession

Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.

Prohibits restricting firearm businesses, including ranges and gun shops, because of a disaster.

Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

SB 18 by Creighton | et al., Identical, 04/19/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 19 2021 11:22AM
 

HB 2281, by Hefner
Category: Possession

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.

Allows carry at school activities off-campus, and allows carry on public and private colleges.

Last Action: 05/17/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

HB 2282, by Toth
Category: Possession

Relating to district and county attorney counsel in federal enforcement of laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunitions within the State of Texas.

District and county attorneys shall not be of counsel in federal court for actions enforcing federal law.

Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

 

HB 2303, by Kacal
Category: Carry

Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by peace officers, special investigators, certain retired law enforcement officers, municipal attorneys, and assistant municipal attorneys and the issuance of handgun licenses to municipal attorneys and assistant municipal attorneys.

Limits on carrying concealed in 46.035 do not apply to active or retired peace officers.

Last Action: 03/15/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 2402, by Price | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to a prohibition on additional state and local taxes, assessments, and fees on ammunition, firearms, and firearm supplies.

Prohibits the Legislature from requiring new taxes on ammunition or sirearm supplies.

Last Action: 03/16/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means

 

HB 2440, by White
Category: Licensing

Relating to the eligibility for a license to carry a handgun.

Removes all the state disqualifications for LTC for persons over 21 who may possess guns.

Last Action: 03/16/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 2558, by Capriglione | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to prohibited state contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.

Texas government contracts with companies with 10 or more employees require verification the company doesn`t discriminate against guns, ammo, or ranges.

Last Action: 05/12/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call

SB 19 by Schwertner | et al., Very Similar, 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
 

HB 2622, by Holland | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.

Bans state officials from enforcing Federal gun laws stricter than Texas.

Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

SB 513 by Hall | et al., Similar, 05/03/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: May 3 2021 4:14PM
 

HB 2675, by Guillen | et al.
Category: Licensing

Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.

DPS must expedite LTCs for persons with protective orders or other proof of danger within 10 days.

Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

 

HB 2865, by Collier
Category: Licensing

Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.

Limits the LTC disqualification for offenses under deferred adjudication.

Last Action: 05/07/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars

 

HB 2878, by Goodwin
Category: Possession

Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Red flag law with stricter requirements, and a provision for punishing false report.

Last Action: 03/18/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

SB 1742 by Whitmire, Identical, 03/26/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 2900, by Hefner | et al.
Category: Licensing

Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm; making conforming changes.

Permits carry without a license, but retains LTC. Long bill.

Last Action: 03/26/2021 H Left pending in committee

 

HB 2910, by Goodwin
Category: Possession

Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.

Levies a one percent sales tax on guns, ammo and firearm accessories to provide funding to Health and Human Services for family violence prevention.

Last Action: 03/18/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means

SB 1287 by Eckhardt, Identical, 03/18/2021 S Referred to Finance
 

HB 2967, by Cason | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the unlawful carrying of a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft.

Amends the member of a criminal street gang disqualification for vehicle carry to a court finding of gang activity.

Last Action: 04/26/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars

 

HB 3081, by Krause | et al.
Category: Hunting

Relating to the issuance of digital tags for the taking of certain animals.

TPWD may develop digital tags for recording the taking of animals requiring tags. The tags must be in the hunter’s possession until the animal is finally processed.

Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective immediately

 

HB 3124, by Vasut
Category: Carry

Relating to carrying a handgun on the premises of a public employer.

Public employers must let LTCs carry at work.

Last Action: 03/19/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 3242, by Swanson
Category: Carry

Relating to a defense to prosecution for a handgun license holder who carries a handgun on certain premises.

Creates a defense to prosecution for carrying in most prohibited locations if the LTC leaves when notified.

Last Action: 03/19/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 3361, by Murr
Category: Possession

Relating to the enforcement of certain federal firearm, firearm accessory, and firearm ammunition regulations within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.

Guns made in Texas won't be subject to federal regulations.

Last Action: 03/22/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

 

HB 3587, by Jetton
Category: Licensing

Relating to the processing of applications for a license to carry a handgun during a state of disaster or state of emergency.

DPS must continue to process LTC applications during a disaster.

Last Action: 03/22/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 3628, by Schaefer | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.

A license holder open carrying could do so in any holster, not just a shoulder or belt holster.

Last Action: 04/09/2021 H Left pending in committee

HB 2112 by Metcalf | et al., Duplicate, 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
 

HB 3671, by Johnson, Julie
Category: Possession

Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms.

Requires the reporting of family violence convictions and protective orders to DPS and NICS within three days.

Last Action: 05/13/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar

 

HB 3779, by Holland | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.

Sales tax holiday for guns and hunting supplies the last weekend in August.

Last Action: 03/22/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means

SB 934 by Creighton, Identical, 03/11/2021 S Referred to Finance
 

HB 3806, by Fierro
Category: Carry

Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with public junior colleges.

Allows junior colleges to opt-out of licensed carry.

Last Action: 03/23/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

 

HB 3953, by Herrero
Category: Possession

Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and a voluntary contribution to that fund when applying for a handgun license.

Sets up an open pit burn fund and allows LTC applicants to voluntarily fund it.

Last Action: 05/10/2021 S Received from the House

 

HB 4259, by Morales Shaw | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the provision of information regarding suicide prevention and certain state laws applicable to handgun license holders.

DPS must publish a gun violence brochure and it must be given to anyone receiving a firearm.

Last Action: 05/12/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar

 

HB 4346, by Leman | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the possession, carrying, or transportation of a firearm or alcoholic beverage by certain persons during the use of an easement.

An easement contract can't have a no-guns provision.

Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

 

HB 4358, by Spiller | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the manner of carrying a handgun by a person who holds a license under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.

Eliminates the provision that an open carry holster must be "shoulder or belt."

Last Action: 03/29/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

SB 550 by Springer | et al., Identical, 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
 

HB 4386, by Slawson
Category: Carry

Relating to authorizing certain person to carry a handgun

Unlicensed carry for persons 21 or older.

Last Action: 03/29/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

SB 540 by Springer | et al., Very Similar, 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
 

HB 4415, by Herrero
Category: Knife

Relating to the display of knives by retail establishments.

Requires store owners to lock up any displayed knives.

Last Action: 04/13/2021 H Left pending in committee

 

HJR 40, by White | et al.
Category: Possession

Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the governor from regulating alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, or combustibles by order or proclamation.

Proposesa Texas Constitutional Amendment prohibiting the governor from regulating guns or alcohol by proclamation.

Last Action: 03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 18, by Creighton | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.

Prohibits restricting firearm businesses, including ranges and gun shops, because of a disaster.

Last Action: 04/19/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

HB 1500 by Hefner | et al., Identical, 05/28/2021 E Sent to the Governor
 

SB 19, by Schwertner | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to prohibited contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.

Texas government contracts with companies with 10 or more employees require verification the company doesn`t discriminate against guns, ammo, or ranges.

Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

HB 2558 by Capriglione | et al., Very Similar, 05/12/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
 

SB 20, by Campbell | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest.

Hotels can't prohibit guests from having guns in rooms or carrying back and forth. They can limit open carry in common areas but must allow concealed.

Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

HB 1856 by Hefner | et al., Similar, 05/21/2021 S Co-sponsor authorized
 

SB 60, by Zaffirini
Category: Possession

Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain firearm safety supplies, including educational materials.

Exempts gun storage devices and safety training manuals from sale and use tax.

Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to Finance

 

SB 84, by Miles
Category: Possession

Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Establishes Lethal Violence Protective Orders and allows family and law enforcement to confiscate guns.

Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 164 by Meza, Similar, 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
 

SB 110, by West
Category: Possession

Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Establish Extreme Risk Protective orders and allows family and law enforcement to confiscate guns.

Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 164 by Meza, Similar, 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
 

SB 158, by Perry | et al.
Category: Licensing

Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals.

Waives LTC renewal fees for school marshals.

Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 162, by Blanco | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Makes it an offense to make a false or misleading statement during a NICS check.

Last Action: 05/30/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

HB 347 by Geren | et al., Similar, 05/13/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
 

SB 163, by Blanco | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

Requires a NICS check for almost all firearm transfers.

Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 164, by Blanco
Category: Possession

Relating to notice for certain defendants regarding the unlawful possession or acquisition of a firearm or ammunition.

Requires persons be warned they will be prohibited from possessing guns before a conviction. Makes it an ffense to lie to the court about guns.

Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 168, by Blanco | et al.
Category: Schools

Relating to emergency school drills and exercises conducted by public schools.

Restricts active killer drills from mimicking an event, and requires warning.

Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective immediately

HB 1016 by Ordaz Perez | et al., Identical, 05/04/2021 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
 

SB 198, by Nelson
Category: Licensing

Relating to the demonstration of weapons proficiency by qualified retired law enforcement officers.

Establishes forms and procedures for LTC instructors to recertify retired LEOs.

Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

 

SB 242, by Eckhardt | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

Requires all private gun transfers except fotr immediate family go through an FFL.

Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 606 by Goodwin, Identical, 03/01/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
 

SB 283, by Alvarado
Category: Possession

Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.

Sets up complex requirements for surrender of guns after convictions and for protective orders.

Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 210 by Meza, Identical, 02/25/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
 

SB 311, by Eckhardt
Category: Carry

Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.

Criminalizes displaying firearm at a demonstration of one or more people.

Last Action: 03/09/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 791 by Goodwin, Identical, 04/09/2021 H Left pending in committee
 

SB 313, by Huffman | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.

Removes sales and use tax from gun safes, boxes or locks.

Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

HB 524 by Rosenthal, Identical, 03/01/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
 

SB 499, by Kolkhorst
Category: Possession

Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.

Prohibits Texas agencies from enforcing federal laws stronger than ours.

Last Action: 03/09/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 112 by Toth | et al., Similar, 02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
 

SB 513, by Hall | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.

Prohibits Texas agencies from enforcing federal laws stronger than ours.

Last Action: 05/03/2021 H Referred to State Affairs

HB 112 by Toth | et al., Identical, 02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
 

SB 514, by Hall
Category: Carry

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

Employees with LTCs and other LTCs can carry in public schools and charter schools.

Last Action: 03/09/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 540, by Springer | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to authorizing certain person to carry a handgun.

Persons over 21 who can legally buy guns can carry without a LTC.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 4386 by Slawson, Very Similar, 03/29/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 29 2021 11:47AM
 

SB 541, by Springer
Category: Possession

Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.

Bans state officials from enforcing Federal gun laws stricter than Texas.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 635 by Krause | et al., Very Similar, 03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
 

SB 542, by Springer
Category: Possession

Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.

Attempts to exempt guns and gun accessories made in Texas from federal regulation.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 915 by Krause | et al., Identical, 03/01/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
 

SB 543, by Springer
Category: Possession

Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.

Attempts to make firearm supressors made in Texas exempt from federal regulations.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 957 by Oliverson | et al., Identical, 06/15/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
 

SB 544, by Springer
Category: Self-defense

Relating to certain defenses to prosecution involving the justifiable use of force or threat of force.

Adds arson of an occupied place to the list of crimes justifying force.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice

HB 796 by King, Phil | et al., Identical, 03/01/2021 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 1 2021 5:05PM
 

SB 545, by Springer
Category: Carry

Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.

Persons with a protective order over 18 can carry without a license.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 1094 by Oliverson | et al., Identical, 03/26/2021 H Left pending in committee
 

SB 546, by Springer
Category: Carry

Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a handgun and to certain related criminal offenses.

Allows licensees to carry almost anywhere a LEO can.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 547, by Springer
Category: Possession

Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.

Removes guns from the list of things the governor can restrict during a declared disaster or emergency.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 26 by Swanson | et al., Identical, 02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
 

SB 548, by Springer
Category: Possession

Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.

Bans recognizing or enforcing Estreme Risk Protection Orders.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 336 by Cain | et al., Identical, 02/25/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 25 2021 2:07PM
 

SB 549, by Springer
Category: Carry

Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.

Increases the 51 percent rule for alcohol premises to 60 percent.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 1379 by Patterson | et al., Identical, 05/12/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
 

SB 550, by Springer | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the manner of carrying a handgun by a person who holds a license under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.

Removes "belt or shoulder" requirement, allows open carry in any holster.

Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

HB 4358 by Spiller | et al., Identical, 03/29/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 29 2021 11:47AM
 

SB 554, by Blanco
Category: Possession

Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms and to proof of loss for personal property insurance coverage for those firearms; creating a criminal offense.

Requires owners to report lost or stolen guns within 10 days. Requires insuranc companies compensating owners to also report.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 555, by Blanco
Category: Possession

Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of offenses committed because of bias or prejudice or of certain felony offenses; creating a criminal offense.

A lifetime ban on gun possession for persons convicted of bias crimes or certain felonies.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 556, by Blanco
Category: Possession

Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

Creates an offense for trying to obtain a gun while knowingly prohibited. Requires FFLs to report failed NICS checks to DPS, who must investigate.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 637, by Hughes
Category: Carry

Relating to carrying and storing a firearm or firearm ammunition by a hotel guest.

Hotels with more than 10 rooms can't prohibit guests from having guns in rooms or carrying back and forth. They can limit open carry in common areas but must allow concealed.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 641, by West | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

Makes a straw purchase or lying on the NICS check a third degree felony.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 1766 by Anchia, Identical, 04/21/2021 H Left pending in committee
 

SB 675, by Kolkhorst | et al.
Category: Hunting

Relating to special open season hunting of certain migratory game birds by veterans and members of the United States armed forces on active duty.

Texas Parks and Wildlife may allow a special waterfowl hunting season for veterans or active military personnel.

Last Action: 05/30/2021 E Effective immediately

HB 2040 by Gervin-Hawkins | et al., Identical, 05/08/2021 H Laid on the table subject to call
 

SB 737, by Birdwell | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.

Drops VESP. Fire and medical pro and volunteer first responders can't be prohibited from carrying on duty, provided they complete a new training course to be set up by DPS.

Last Action: 04/20/2021 S Not again placed on intent calendar

HB 1069 by Harris | et al., Identical, 05/24/2021 E Sent to the Governor
 

SB 741, by Birdwell
Category: Schools

Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal.

Allows schools to set school marshal handgun carry or storage policy.

Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

 

SB 825, by Springer
Category: Possession

Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.

Bans gun possession in a secured aircraft parking area that is used by common carriers in air transportation but not by general aviation.

Last Action: 04/20/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed

HB 1920 by Capriglione | et al., Very Similar, 06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
 

SB 838, by Kolkhorst | et al.
Category: Schools

Relating to the authorization by a school district or open-enrollment charter school for a person to carry or possess a weapon on school premises for purposes of safety and security.

Establishes a definition for school guardians, requires the Texas School Safety Center to develop best practices, and requires reportingthe identity of guardians to the TSSC and local law enforcement.

Last Action: 05/12/2021 H Left pending in committee

 

SB 892, by Lucio
Category: Schools

Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a handgun on school property or at a school event.

Schools can only authorize faculty carry by a governing body open vote after public comment.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to Education

 

SB 893, by Lucio
Category: Schools

Relating to the authorization of a license holder to carry a concealed handgun at a school or educational institution.

Schools can verify the validity of an LTC from DPS before allowing carry. Allows carry in school of handguns and other weapons with written authorization.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 934, by Creighton
Category: Possession

Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.

Sales tax holiday for guns and hunting supplies the last weekend in August.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to Finance

HB 3779 by Holland | et al., Identical, 03/22/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 22 2021 4:23PM
 

SB 1057, by Huffman
Category: Hunting

Relating to the duration of a special open hunting season restricted to persons under 17 years old.

Requires a youth hunting season for those less than 17 be at least seven consecutive days.

Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs

HB 1984 by Vasut | et al., Identical, 05/14/2021 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
 

SB 1223, by Springer
Category: Hunting

Relating to fee waivers for certain hunting and fishing licenses for certain volunteer firefighters.

Waives the combo hunting and fishing license fee for volunteer firefighters with a year of experience.

Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs

 

SB 1253, by Hall | et al.
Category: Carry

Relating to the issuance and renewal of licenses to carry a handgun.

For reciprocity purposes, DPS must continue to issue LTCs regardless of whether they are required to carry.

Last Action: 05/25/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar

 

SB 1287, by Eckhardt
Category: Possession

Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.

Levies a one percent sales tax on guns, ammo and firearm accessories to provide funding to Health and Human Services for family violence prevention.

Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Finance

HB 2910 by Goodwin, Identical, 03/18/2021 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 18 2021 10:52AM
 

SB 1289, by Eckhardt
Category: Carry

Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a firearm on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.

Licensed carry would be prohibited on property owned or leased by government.

Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 1478, by Johnson
Category: Possession

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms; creating criminal offenses.

Creates a voluntary registry where people could sign up to be prohibited from purchasing a firearm.

Last Action: 03/24/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 1510, by Whitmire | et al.
Category: Self-defense

Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense.

Gender identity and sexual orientation not justifications for use of force.

Last Action: 03/24/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice

HB 73 by Hinojosa | et al., Identical, 04/06/2021 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
 

SB 1742, by Whitmire
Category: Possession

Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Red flag law with stricter requirements, and a provision for punishing false report.

Last Action: 03/26/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

HB 2878 by Goodwin, Identical, 03/18/2021 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 18 2021 10:52AM
 

SB 1967, by West | et al.
Category: Possession

Relating to the establishment of a task force relating to reducing family violence by providing for the transfer of firearms.

Creates a task force heavily loaded with abuse prevention and law enforcement members to establish procedures for siezing firearms from family violence convictions or under protective orders.

Last Action: 04/01/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SB 1974, by Springer
Category: Carry

Relating to provisions relating to possession or carrying of a handgun by a person who is a member of a criminal street gang.

Rewords provision prohibiting car carry for members of criminal street gangs.

Last Action: 04/01/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

SJR 24, by Hall
Category: Carry

Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the legislature from requiring a license or permit for the wearing of arms.

Proposes a Texas Constitutional Amendment prohibiting the state from requiring a license to carry.

Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

 

• The category index links to listings on this page, and helps you find legislation by category.
• In each listing the bill number is linked to the Texas Legislature site, where you can read the text or see where the bill is in the legislative process. Those links open a new window. Close that window to return here.
• The opinion graphics represent my opinion only, unless TCHA has an official position on the question. If you have a comment email me at larry@talonsite.com. I will publish signed comments.
  • My opinion
    • Thumbs up is a bill that would be good for non-law enforcement civilian gun owners.
    • Thumbs down is a bill that would not.
    • The caution symbol marks a bill where an amendment could hurt us.
      
  • A bill with no marking is gun-owner neutral.
• Do your own research. Search the State Legislature pages for introduced legislation. Select bill numbers, categories, authors, and so forth. The categories I regularly search are Environment--Noise (I0335), Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing (I0560), and Weapons (I0887).
• Search the State Legislature pages for existing statutes.
• Learn about the Texas Legislative Process.
• The archived 86^th Legislature, 2019; The archived 85^th Legislature, 2017; The archived 84^th Legislature, 2015; 83^rd Legislature, 2013; 82^nt Legislature, 2011; 81^st Legislature, 2009; 80^th Legislature, 2007; 79^th Legislature, 2005; 78^th Legislature, 2003; 77^th Legislature, 2001; and 76^th Legislature, 1999.