This bill amends the Education Code and Government Code to allow licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on the campuses of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. Specifically, it adds Section 37.0816 to the Education Code, which prohibits school boards from adopting rules that restrict employees from carrying concealed handguns while performing their job duties on school premises. Additionally, it introduces Section 411.2033 to the Government Code, affirming that school districts and charter schools cannot prohibit licensed individuals from carrying handguns on their campuses. The definitions of "school district" and "open-enrollment charter school" are also clarified within the bill.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing legal language regarding the carrying of handguns in various contexts, including the premises of educational institutions. It repeals Section 37.0815 of the Education Code and makes several amendments to the Penal Code, including the definitions of terms related to educational institutions and the conditions under which firearms may be carried. The bill establishes that the changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and specifies that any offenses committed before this date will be governed by the previous laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.2031, Government Code 411.2032, Government Code 411.208, Penal Code 46.03, Education Code 37.0815 (Education Code 37, Penal Code 46, Government Code 411)