Relating to a required provision in certain governmental entity contracts regarding the carrying of handguns by license holders.

HB 1715 requires contracts for property use by Texas governmental entities (like state agencies, courts, counties, or cities) to include a specific statement. The provision mandates that contractors cannot prohibit licensed handgun carriers from entering or remaining on the property, unless state law already prohibits handguns there. This applies to all new contracts entered on or after September 1, 2025, and to renewals/modifications of existing contracts after that date. The bill does not change existing handgun laws but ensures contracts cannot override license holders' rights under current state law.