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Proposed Texas Firearm Legislation HB1651

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: 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.

Subject: Weapons: CONCEALED HANDGUNS: PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

Description: 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.

Session: 84th Legislature Regular Session

Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety

Last Action Date: March 9, 2015

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Scott Turner; Jeff Leach;

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 1% (2 of 150)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 9, 2015 Read first time
House Mar 9, 2015 Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
House Feb 19, 2015 Filed
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 19, 2015 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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