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Texas · 89th Legislature Regular Session
HB1234Relating to certain procedures required for the denial of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun.
Direction
FirearmscarryAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 80%
Requires the department to give notice of a potential denial and an opportunity to submit additional materials before denying a license to carry based on a medical advisory board opinion, so applicants have more procedural protections before a denial.
The department may not deny an application to which this section applies, unless the department first provides the applicant with: (1) a written notice that specifically states the reason the department is considering denying the application; and (2) a period of not less than 30 days in which the applicant may provide additional written materials to the department to supplement or clarify the applicant's application submitted under this subchapter.
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FirearmsotherAI label
=No change to gun accessmodel confidence 70%
Establishes a multi-step review process involving the full medical advisory board after an applicant submits additional materials in response to a potential denial of a handgun carry license based on medical opinion, adding procedural requirements for such denials.
After reviewing the written materials, each panel member shall submit a written report to the department stating the panel member's opinion as to the ability of the applicant to exercise sound judgment with respect to the proper use and storage of a handgun.
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Law
Stage: Law · step 6 of 6
Last action
2025-06-20: Effective on 9/1/25
Filed
2024-11-12
Sponsor
Ryan Guillen R, Brent Hagenbuch R + 2 cosponsors (1 D, 1 R)
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill adds procedural protections and review steps before the department can deny a license to carry a handgun based on a medical advisory board opinion regarding the applicant's judgment on handgun use and storage. This expands the carry axis by making denials harder through required notice and opportunity to respond. The added process is a neutral change to administrative procedure for the 'other' firearms subtag.
Related bills
HB272Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain federal judges.↑Expands gun access Filed
HB283Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a concealed handgun at a polling place.↑Expands gun access Filed
HB377Relating to an expiration date extension for a license to carry a handgun following renewal materials submission.↑Expands gun access Filed
HB422Relating to an expiration date extension for a license to carry a handgun following renewal materials submission.↑Expands gun access Filed
Hearings and calendar
2025-03-19 10:30 · Hearing · House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee Hearing E2.016