H.B. No. 5025 proposes an amendment to the Texas Penal Code regarding the carrying of certain weapons on the premises of public libraries. The bill introduces a new subsection (a-1) to Section 46.03, which establishes that a person commits an offense if they carry a partially or wholly visible location-restricted knife, club, or any prohibited weapon listed in Section 46.05(a), as well as a handgun, regardless of whether it is holstered or carried under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411 of the Government Code.

The bill aims to enhance public safety within libraries by prohibiting the visible carrying of specific weapons. If enacted, this law will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 46.03 (Penal Code 46)