Bill > SB2620

This bill adds a new section to the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code that provides legal protection for businesses regarding concealed handguns. Specifically, the bill states that a business owner who allows a license holder (a person legally permitted to carry a concealed handgun under Texas law) to enter their premises cannot be held liable for damages solely based on permitting that person to carry a concealed weapon. The bill clarifies that simply not posting a specific type of notice prohibiting concealed weapons (known as a Section 30.06 notice) is sufficient to be considered as allowing a license holder to enter with a concealed handgun. The new law does not apply to legal causes of action that arose before its effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025. This legislation appears designed to provide additional legal protection for business owners who choose not to explicitly prohibit concealed carry on their premises, effectively limiting their potential civil liability in situations involving licensed concealed handgun carriers.