H.B. No. 4995 is a legislative act that allows tactical medical professionals to carry handguns while on duty in support of law enforcement tactical units. The bill amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to include "tactical medical professionals" alongside first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel, establishing that governmental units are not liable for civil actions arising from the discharge of a handgun by these individuals, provided they are licensed to carry under the relevant government code. Additionally, the bill introduces a definition for "tactical medical professional" and outlines the responsibilities and training requirements for these professionals, including the establishment of a training course and certification process.

The act also modifies several sections of the Penal Code to create defenses against prosecution for tactical medical professionals carrying handguns while performing their duties. Specifically, it states that these professionals must hold a valid certificate of completion from the required training course and be actively engaged in their duties to qualify for these defenses. The bill mandates that the Department of Public Safety adopt necessary rules for implementation by December 1, 2025, and specifies that the changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, applying only to actions and offenses occurring after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 112.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 411.1884, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.15 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 112, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 411, Penal Code 46, Penal Code 30)
House Committee Report: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 112.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 411.1884, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.15 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 112, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 411, Penal Code 46, Penal Code 30)
Engrossed: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 112.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 411.1884, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.15 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 112, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 411, Penal Code 46, Penal Code 30)
Senate Committee Report: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 112.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 411.1884, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.15 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 112, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 411, Penal Code 46, Penal Code 30)
Enrolled: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 112.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 411.1884, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.15 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 112, Civil Practice and Remedies Code 411, Penal Code 46, Penal Code 30)