The bill, H.B. No. 4201, amends various sections of the Texas Education Code and Penal Code to clarify and modify the regulations surrounding where handgun license holders may carry firearms. Notably, it introduces new language that allows for the carrying of handguns on school premises under specific conditions, including compliance with written regulations or authorization from the school district. The bill also removes previous restrictions that implied license holders could be prohibited from carrying handguns on government-owned properties unless explicitly stated by law.

Additionally, the bill repeals several existing provisions related to firearm possession and modifies the definitions of exceptions to carrying restrictions. For instance, it expands the categories of individuals exempt from certain prohibitions, including those carrying handguns in a concealed manner or in a holster. 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 occurred.

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, Education Code 37, Penal Code 46, Penal Code 30)