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Texas · 89th Legislature Regular Session
HB1337Relating to the recognition of a handgun license issued by another state.
Direction
FirearmscarryAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 90%
Removes the requirement for the governor to negotiate reciprocity agreements or issue proclamations based on background check standards for out-of-state handgun licenses, and repeals related subsections, so more out-of-state licenses will be recognized without additional conditions.
A valid license to carry a handgun issued by any other state is recognized in this state. The governor shall negotiate with any other state an agreement that provides for the reciprocal recognition of a license to carry a handgun if the other state requires such an agreement before recognizing a license to carry a handgun issued by this state
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Firearmspreemption sanctuaryAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 80%
Eliminates the prior conditional process (agreements or proclamations tied to background checks) for recognizing out-of-state handgun licenses, broadening automatic recognition across states.
The department shall publish on its Internet website and annually update a list of states in which a license to carry a handgun issued by this state is recognized.
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Filed (completed)
Committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both
Governor
Law
Status: Died (session ended)
Last action
2025-04-14: Left pending in committee
Filed
2024-11-14
Committee
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Sponsor
Carrie Isaac R, Mark Dorazio R, Hillary Hickland R, Philip Cortez D + 18 cosponsors (18 R)
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends Texas law to recognize all valid out-of-state handgun licenses without prior conditions like negotiated agreements or background check determinations, and repeals related subsections, expanding the ability to carry firearms in Texas based on other states' licenses.
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
2025-04-14 10:45 · Hearing · House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee Hearing E2.010