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 inclusion of retired attorneys who served as the attorney general, United States attorneys, district attorneys, or their assistants, provided they are licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code. Additionally, the bill introduces new categories of individuals exempt from these restrictions, including retired attorneys who meet the specified criteria and bailiffs designated by active judicial officers.

The bill also makes several deletions and modifications to existing exemptions, renumbering certain provisions and clarifying the qualifications for various roles, such as juvenile probation officers and volunteer emergency services personnel. 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 previous law.