HB 4201 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the locations where a handgun license holder may carry a handgun.

HB 4201 modifies Texas laws regarding where licensed handgun holders may carry firearms, primarily affecting school districts and government entities. The bill requires school districts claiming a "good cause" exception to develop an alternative security standard, such as employing trained school marshals or contracted security officers who have completed specific safety training. It also prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from issuing notices implying licensed handgun carriers are prohibited from entering their premises, unless prohibited by law. The bill directly impacts school safety policies, licensed handgun holders, and government entities' communication about firearm carry rules.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 Last action May 7, 2025
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Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
6
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
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 31, 2025
Committee
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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