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This bill amends the Texas Penal Code by adding a specific legal definition for the term "holster" as a leather, fabric, or plastic case designed for carrying a handgun. The new definition will be added as Subdivision (21) to Section 46.01 of the Penal Code, which likely contains definitions used in criminal statutes related to weapons. The bill specifies that this change in law will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date, which is September 1, 2025. For any offenses committed before that date, the previous legal definition (or lack thereof) will continue to govern. By providing a clear, standardized definition of a holster, the bill aims to create more clarity and consistency in how holsters are understood and referenced in criminal legal contexts.

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