This is an ongoing list of bills currently being attended to in the house and senate. These are for the 83rd legislative session for the Texas government (NOT the US government). Your advocacy for each of these bills will help to ensure that they have a full chance to pass. Please contact your representatives and have them support these bills. Don't know your rep? Find out here: Who Represents Me--Home
House Bill 47 (HB 47)
Reduction of CHL class time from a mandated 10 hours to "no less than 4 and no more than 6"
Status: In Committee (Homeland Security & Public Safety)
House Bill 508 (HB 508)
Would impose a fine for improper display of 30.06 signage by public entities not deemed off-limits.
Status: Filed
House Bill 698 (HB 698)
Would only require CHL applicants to submit digital fingerprints if an L-1 digital fingerprinting location is within a 25 mile radius of their home.
Status: Filed
House Bill 700 (HB 700)
Would allow CHL holders to openly carry their handguns. aka "Open Carry Bill"
Status: Filed
Senate Bill 182 (SB 182)
Would allow the carrying of handguns by CHL holders on institutions of higher learning. aka "Campus Carry"
Status: In Committee (Criminal Justice)
House Bill 972 (HB 972)
Would allow the carrying of handguns by CHL holders on insitutions of higher learning. This is the House version of the above SB 182 bill which is in the Senate. aka "Campus Carry"
Status: Filed
Senate Bill 299 (SB 299)
Would add protections to an unintentional display of a concealed handgun by CHL holders.
Status: In Committee (Criminal Justice)
House Bill 48 (HB 48)
Would remove the requirement to take a subsequent renewal course for CHL holders looking to renew their license. Would replace the course with paperwork to be signed.
Status: In Committee (Homeland Security & Public Safety)
House Bill 383 (HB 383)
Would remove the ability of someone living in the state of Texas to carry a handgun using an out-of-state issued CHL.
Note: Some people may or may not agree with this bill. Please read it and decide for yourself.
Status: Filed
House Bill 572 (HB 572)
Would allow veterans of the armed services to apply for an ID / CHL marked "Veteran" with sufficient evidence of service.
Status: Filed
Senate Bill 164 (SB 164)
Would allow veterans of the armed services to apply for an ID / CHL marked "Veteran" with sufficient evidence of service. This is the Senate version of HB 572.
Status: In Committee (Vet Affairs & Military Installations)
House Bill 663 (HB 663)
Would positively change expiration dates and renewal deadlines for members of the armed forces whom are deployed when the license expires.
Status: Filed
House Bill 485 (HB 485)
Would reduce the state fee costs for peace officers and members of the armed services (past and present) to $25 for a CHL (initial or renewal), and reduce the cost of replacement IDs by 50%.
Status: Filed
House Bill 1078 (HB 1078)
Would allows the carrying of firearms on institutes of higher learning by CHL holders. aka "Campus Carry"
Status: Filed
House Bill 223 (HB 223)
Would allow members of the school board whom hold CHLs to carry at school board meetings.
Status: In Committee (Homeland Security & Public Safety)
House Bill 47 (HB 47)
Reduction of CHL class time from a mandated 10 hours to "no less than 4 and no more than 6"
Status: In Committee (Homeland Security & Public Safety)
House Bill 508 (HB 508)
Would impose a fine for improper display of 30.06 signage by public entities not deemed off-limits.
Status: Filed
House Bill 698 (HB 698)
Would only require CHL applicants to submit digital fingerprints if an L-1 digital fingerprinting location is within a 25 mile radius of their home.
Status: Filed
House Bill 700 (HB 700)
Would allow CHL holders to openly carry their handguns. aka "Open Carry Bill"
Status: Filed
Senate Bill 182 (SB 182)
Would allow the carrying of handguns by CHL holders on institutions of higher learning. aka "Campus Carry"
Status: In Committee (Criminal Justice)
House Bill 972 (HB 972)
Would allow the carrying of handguns by CHL holders on insitutions of higher learning. This is the House version of the above SB 182 bill which is in the Senate. aka "Campus Carry"
Status: Filed
Senate Bill 299 (SB 299)
Would add protections to an unintentional display of a concealed handgun by CHL holders.
Status: In Committee (Criminal Justice)
House Bill 48 (HB 48)
Would remove the requirement to take a subsequent renewal course for CHL holders looking to renew their license. Would replace the course with paperwork to be signed.
Status: In Committee (Homeland Security & Public Safety)
House Bill 383 (HB 383)
Would remove the ability of someone living in the state of Texas to carry a handgun using an out-of-state issued CHL.
Note: Some people may or may not agree with this bill. Please read it and decide for yourself.
Status: Filed
House Bill 572 (HB 572)
Would allow veterans of the armed services to apply for an ID / CHL marked "Veteran" with sufficient evidence of service.
Status: Filed
Senate Bill 164 (SB 164)
Would allow veterans of the armed services to apply for an ID / CHL marked "Veteran" with sufficient evidence of service. This is the Senate version of HB 572.
Status: In Committee (Vet Affairs & Military Installations)
House Bill 663 (HB 663)
Would positively change expiration dates and renewal deadlines for members of the armed forces whom are deployed when the license expires.
Status: Filed
House Bill 485 (HB 485)
Would reduce the state fee costs for peace officers and members of the armed services (past and present) to $25 for a CHL (initial or renewal), and reduce the cost of replacement IDs by 50%.
Status: Filed
House Bill 1078 (HB 1078)
Would allows the carrying of firearms on institutes of higher learning by CHL holders. aka "Campus Carry"
Status: Filed
House Bill 223 (HB 223)
Would allow members of the school board whom hold CHLs to carry at school board meetings.
Status: In Committee (Homeland Security & Public Safety)