The bill, H.B. No. 2215, amends Section 46.15(a) of the Texas Penal Code to expand the list of individuals who are exempt from certain concealed carry laws in Texas.
Who Benefits from the Legislation?
- Honorably retired peace officers and other qualified retired law enforcement officers
- Active or retired judicial officers who are licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code
- Prosecutors, including the attorney general and United States attorneys, district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, county attorneys, and municipal attorneys who are licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code
- Bailiffs designated by an active judicial officer
- Juvenile probation officers authorized to carry a firearm under Section 142.006, Human Resources Code
- Volunteer emergency services personnel carrying a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code
- A person who retired after serving as a judge or justice described by Section 411.201(a)(1), Government Code
- District or county clerks who are licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code
Key Provisions of the Legislation
- Exempts certain individuals from Sections 46.02 and 46.03 of the Texas Penal Code
- Allows exempt individuals to carry a weapon in this state, including in an establishment serving the public
- Requires exempt individuals to be licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code
Effective Date
The change in law made by this Act applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025.
