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This bill expands the rights of handgun license holders to carry concealed weapons on school campuses in Texas by preventing school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from prohibiting licensed employees from carrying handguns while performing job duties. The legislation specifically allows school district and charter school employees with a handgun license to carry a concealed weapon on school premises, and it prohibits these educational institutions from creating rules that would restrict this right. Additionally, the bill modifies existing laws to include open-enrollment charter schools and school districts in definitions related to campus firearm regulations, and it provides legal protections for schools, their employees, and other entities by limiting their liability for actions related to handgun carrying. The bill also amends penal code sections to clarify that license holders can carry concealed handguns on school campuses, with some restrictions such as not displaying the weapon in plain view. These changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply to new causes of action and offenses committed on or after that date.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB83