H.B. No. 4141 amends various sections of the Education Code and Penal Code to address offenses related to the possession, carrying, and use of firearms near school property. Key changes include the establishment of a memorandum of understanding that allows school marshals to temporarily act at other campuses during events, provided they comply with written regulations. The bill also clarifies that a person commits an offense if they exhibit or use a firearm on or within 1,000 feet of school property or on a school bus, with specific provisions for threats involving firearms. Additionally, it introduces a defense to prosecution for individuals who lawfully possess a firearm on private property not associated with school grounds, under certain conditions.

The bill further modifies the definitions and conditions under which firearms can be carried near schools, including the addition of new subsections that specify the circumstances under which possession is permissible. Notably, it replaces previous legal language regarding firearm possession near schools and introduces new provisions that outline defenses against prosecution for violations. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply only to offenses committed after that date, ensuring that prior offenses are governed by the law in effect at the time they were committed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 37.08131, Education Code 37.0814, Education Code 37.125, Penal Code 46.03, Penal Code 46.11, Penal Code 46.15 (Penal Code 46, Education Code 37)