The bill, H.B. No. 3789, proposes amendments to the Government Code regarding the issuance of handgun carry licenses to certain active and retired judicial officers in Texas. Specifically, it expands the definition of "active judicial officer" to include individuals serving in statutory probate courts, while also clarifying the definition of "retired judicial officer" to encompass visiting judges appointed to serve in constitutional county courts, statutory county courts, and statutory probate courts. Additionally, the bill removes the previous requirement for visiting judges to be appointed under specific sections of the law.

The changes made by this Act will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Any offenses occurring before this date will continue to be governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense. This ensures that the new provisions do not retroactively affect prior legal situations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.201 (Government Code 411)