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Texas · 89th Legislature Regular Session
HB3584Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain persons between 18 and 21 years of age.
Direction
FirearmscarryAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 90%
Allows 18-20 year olds who complete handgun proficiency and hunter education courses to carry handguns, where they were previously prohibited, so more ability to carry firearms for that age group.
The provisions of Section 46.02(a) prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a person younger than 21 years of age do not apply to a person who is 18 years of age or older and has successfully completed: (1) a handgun proficiency course under Section 411.188(a), Government Code; and (2) a hunter education course under Section 62.014, Parks and Wildlife Code.
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FirearmsotherAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 80%
Creates a new exception to the handgun carry prohibition for 18-20 year olds based on completing specific training courses.
The provisions of Section 46.02(a) prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a person younger than 21 years of age do not apply to a person who is 18 years of age or older and has successfully completed: (1) a handgun proficiency course under Section 411.188(a), Government Code; and (2) a hunter education course under Section 62.014, Parks and Wildlife Code.
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Filed (completed)
Committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both
Governor
Law
Status: Died (session ended)
Last action
2025-03-25: Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Filed
2025-03-03
Committee
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill creates a new exception allowing certain 18-20 year olds who complete handgun proficiency and hunter education courses to legally carry handguns, expanding the ability to carry firearms for that age group under Texas law. No other listed topics are substantively addressed.
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