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Texas · 89th Legislature Regular Session
SB706Relating 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 agreements or issue proclamations based on background checks before recognizing out-of-state handgun licenses, and repeals related subsections, so more out-of-state licenses will be recognized without those 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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Law
Stage: Law · step 6 of 6
Last action
2025-06-20: Effective on 9/1/25
Filed
2025-01-06
Sponsor
Charles Schwertner R, Carrie Isaac R, Mark Dorazio R, Hillary Hickland R, Philip Cortez D + 20 cosponsors (20 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 on background checks or specific agreements/proclamations, and repeals related subsections, thereby expanding the ability to carry firearms in Texas based on out-of-state 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