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TX SB16
TX SB16Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
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Introduced
11/30/2016
11/30/2016
In Committee
04/20/2017
04/20/2017
Crossed Over
03/27/2017
03/27/2017
Passed
05/11/2017
05/11/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2017
05/26/2017
Introduced Session
85th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
AI Summary
This bill decreases the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun in Texas. Specifically, it reduces the application and license fee from $140 to $40, and reduces the renewal fee from an amount set by the Department to $40. The bill also reduces fees for certain applicants, such as those who are determined to be indigent or are 60 years of age or older. Additionally, the bill waives any fees for licenses issued to active or retired judicial officers. The changes made by this bill apply only to applications submitted on or after the effective date of September 1, 2017.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (60)
DeWayne Burns (R)*,
Joan Huffman (R)*,
Kyle Kacal (R)*,
Phil King (R)*,
Robert Nichols (R)*,
John Zerwas (R)*,
Trent Ashby (R),
Ernest Bailes (R),
Paul Bettencourt (R),
Brian Birdwell (R),
Dawn Buckingham (R),
Cindy Burkett (R),
Konni Burton (R),
Angie Button (R),
Donna Campbell (R),
Travis Clardy (R),
Brandon Creighton (R),
Craig Estes (R),
Wayne Faircloth (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
James Frank (R),
John Frullo (R),
Bobby Guerra (D),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Bob Hall (R),
Kelly Hancock (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Justin Holland (R),
Dan Huberty (R),
Don Huffines (R),
Bryan Hughes (R),
Mark Keough (R),
Ken King (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
John Kuempel (R),
Stan Lambert (R),
Jodie Laubenberg (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Andy Murr (R),
Jane Nelson (R),
Chris Paddie (R),
Tan Parker (R),
Charles Perry (R),
Dade Phelan (R),
Larry Phillips (R),
John Raney (R),
Kevin Roberts (R),
Mike Schofield (R),
Leighton Schubert (R),
Charles Schwertner (R),
Kel Seliger (R),
J.D. Sheffield (R),
Ron Simmons (R),
Drew Springer (R),
Larry Taylor (R),
Van Taylor (R),
Ed Thompson (R),
James White (R),
John Wray (R),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/17 (on 05/26/2017)
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