Bill > HB3430

This bill requires that any contract for the use of property owned or leased by a governmental entity (which includes state agencies, courts, counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions) must include a specific statement protecting the rights of handgun license holders. The required statement must specify that the contractor cannot prohibit a license holder from carrying a handgun on the property under Subchapter H, Chapter 411 of the Government Code, unless such carrying is otherwise prohibited by law (such as under Section 46.03 of the Penal Code). The bill defines a "license holder" as someone authorized to carry a handgun, and it prevents contractors from using typical no-weapons signage (referenced by Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07) to bar entry to individuals legally carrying firearms. The bill will not apply to contracts entered into before its effective date, but will take effect for any contracts renewed, modified, or extended on or after September 1, 2025. This legislation appears designed to protect the rights of concealed handgun license holders when accessing government-related properties through contracted services.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3430