H.B. No. 4201 amends the Texas Penal Code to clarify and modify the locations where handgun license holders are permitted to carry firearms. The bill specifically revises Sections 46.03(a) and (g-2), detailing the restrictions on carrying firearms in various locations, including primary and secondary schools, polling places, government courts, racetracks, airports, and hospitals, among others. Notably, the bill removes references to postsecondary educational institutions in certain contexts and introduces new provisions that allow individuals with a handgun license to carry in a concealed manner or in a holster in specified locations, provided they meet certain conditions.

Additionally, the bill repeals several existing provisions related to firearm possession and carrying, including specific subsections of the Penal Code and sections of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and Government Code. The changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to streamline the regulations surrounding handgun carry rights while ensuring public safety in sensitive areas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 37.0814, Government Code 411.209, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Penal Code 46.15 (Government Code 411, Penal Code 46, Penal Code 30, Education Code 37)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 46.03, Penal Code 46.15 (Government Code 411, Penal Code 46, Penal Code 30, Education Code 37)