Relating to the required notice regarding the possession of a firearm on the premises of certain businesses; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3428 requires businesses that derive 51% or more of their revenue from alcohol sales (such as bars and restaurants) to display a bilingual sign at entrances. The sign must be in English and Spanish, include the number "51" in red, a phone number for reporting violations, and state that licensed handgun carriers cannot carry firearms on the premises. Businesses failing to display the sign face a $1,000 penalty for the first violation and potential license revocation for subsequent violations. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will post a public list of non-compliant businesses online. This bill applies only to alcohol-serving businesses meeting the revenue threshold and takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025
Last action May 13, 2025
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Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
6
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony Tinderholt
RRepublican
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