Bill authors
House Bill 195
Relating to the carrying of handguns; providing for the open carrying of handguns; removing the requirement that a person who may lawfully possess handguns obtain a Concealed Handgun License in order to carry a handgun lawfully in the state of Texas, and conforming changes.
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Bill stages
Filed
Nov. 10, 2014
Approved by House
Approved by Senate
Became law
Senate committee
- Committee not yet assigned
House committee
Related issues
Enhancing gun rightsLast action
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Feb. 10, 2015
Actions
| Action | Date | Acting Chamber |
|---|---|---|
| Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | 02/10/2015 | Texas House |
| Read first time | 02/10/2015 | Texas House |
| Filed | 11/10/2014 | Texas House |
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