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 in Texas. 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 bill also clarifies definitions related to "campus," "open-enrollment charter school," and "school district" throughout the relevant sections.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 37.0815 of the Education Code and makes various amendments to existing laws regarding the carrying of handguns, including changes to liability protections for school districts and charter schools concerning damages caused by licensed handgun holders. The bill specifies that these changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and that any offenses or causes of action that occur before this date will be governed by the laws in effect prior to the bill's enactment.

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, Government Code 411, Penal Code 46)