Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain persons between 18 and 21 years of age.

HB 3584 would allow individuals aged 18 to 21 to carry handguns without violating Texas Penal Code Section 46.02(a), provided they complete two specific training courses: a handgun proficiency course under Government Code Section 411.188(a) and a hunter education course under Parks and Wildlife Code Section 62.014. This exception directly affects young adults in that age range who meet the training requirements, removing the general age restriction for carrying handguns. The bill amends existing law to create this pathway for qualified individuals, effective September 1, 2025, with no retroactive application to offenses committed before that date. The policy change focuses solely on establishing training-based eligibility, not on expanding permitless carry broadly.