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2024 · Gun Rights
Removes penalty for enhanced handgun carry permit holders.
HB 2032 / SB 2912
Bill description
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, removes the offense of possessing a weapon in a building that prohibits or restricts weapons; allows a person with an enhanced handgun carry permit to carry a handgun into a business that prohibits or restricts weapons; removes penalties for violations of certain firearms provisions.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, removes the offense of possessing a weapon in a building that prohibits or restricts weapons; allows a person with an enhanced handgun carry permit to carry a handgun into a business that prohibits or restricts weapons; removes penalties for violations of certain firearms provisions.
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TLRC statement
Present law provides that it is a Class B misdemeanor to possess a weapon in a building or on property that is properly posted in accordance with present law. Under present law, this Class B misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of $500. This bill deletes this provision entirely.
Passage of this bill provides that:
- You are not breaking the law and there is no criminal penalty if you have an enhanced carry permit, and you use your firearm in self-defense on a property that may have postage signage restricting concealed carry.
- Private property rights still apply. If you are seen carrying and you are asked to leave the property, you must leave.