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Texas · 89th Legislature Regular Session
HB4995Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.
Direction
FirearmscarryAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 90%
Allows tactical medical professionals to carry handguns while on duty providing support to law enforcement tactical units without violating certain Penal Code prohibitions on unlawful carry, so more ability to carry firearms in those circumstances.
Sections 46.02 and 46.03 do not apply to a tactical medical professional who: (1) was carrying a handgun in a concealed manner or in a shoulder or belt holster; (2) holds an unexpired certificate of completion under Section 411.1884, Government Code, at the time of engaging in the applicable conduct; and (3) was engaged in the actual discharge of the tactical medical professional's duties while carrying the handgun.
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FirearmsotherAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 80%
Creates a specific training and certification process for tactical medical professionals to carry handguns on duty, along with liability protections and defenses to prosecution for carrying in restricted locations while performing duties.
The department shall issue a certificate of completion to a tactical medical professional who is a license holder and who completes the initial training course under Subsection (b) or the continuing education course under Subsection (c), as applicable.
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Firearmsindustry liabilityAI label
=No change to gun accessmodel confidence 70%
Extends governmental unit immunity from civil liability for handgun discharges by tactical medical professionals who are licensed to carry, treating such discharge as outside the course and scope of their duties.
A governmental unit is not liable in a civil action arising from the discharge of a handgun by an individual who is a first responder, tactical medical professional, or volunteer emergency services personnel and licensed to carry the handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill expands the ability of certain tactical medical professionals to carry handguns while on duty by providing training certification, defenses to unlawful carry charges under Penal Code 30.06/30.07/46.02/46.03, and treating carry as outside employment scope for liability purposes. No provisions address background checks, accessories, red-flag orders, storage, preemption, transgender issues, abortion, or immigration enforcement.
Related bills
HB1039Relating to the classification of certain sales of firearms as occasional sales for purposes of sales and use taxes.↑Expands gun access↑Expands gun access Filed
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
Hearings and calendar
2025-04-23 10:30 · Hearing · House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee Hearing E2.016