House Bill No. 2215 amends the Texas Penal Code to expand the list of individuals exempt from certain handgun possession restrictions. Specifically, the bill allows for the carrying or possession of a handgun by retired attorneys who previously served as the attorney general, United States attorneys, district attorneys, or similar positions, provided they are licensed to carry a handgun under the relevant Texas statutes. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for bailiffs designated by active judicial officers and clarifies the status of juvenile probation officers and volunteer emergency services personnel regarding their ability to carry firearms.

The bill also makes several deletions and insertions to the existing law, including the removal of specific language regarding juvenile probation officers and volunteer emergency services personnel, while adding new categories of individuals who may carry handguns. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply only to offenses committed on or after that date, ensuring that any offenses occurring prior to the effective date will be governed by the law in effect at that time.