Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain federal judges.

HB 161 amends Texas law to expand the definition of "federal judge" to include judges from U.S. bankruptcy courts, magistrate judges in U.S. district courts, and U.S. immigration court judges. This change allows these federal judges to apply for a Texas license to carry a handgun under the same eligibility rules as other federal judges. The amendment applies only to applications submitted on or after the bill's effective date, with prior applications governed by existing law. The bill takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.