Bill

SB 1942

85(R) - 2017
Senate State Affairs
Senate State Affairs
Charter Schools 
Education
Guns
Public Education
Weapons

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Bryan Hughes

Bill Caption

Relating to the transportation or storage of a handgun or other firearm or ammunition by a license holder in a motor vehicle in a parking area of a primary or secondary school.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1942 would prohibit school districts from adopting rules restricting the storing, carrying, or transporting of a firearm or ammunition in a privately owned car by someone with a license to carry.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill supports the principles of limited government and individual liberty by creating a new protection for the Second Amendment rights of Texans as it relates to school districts. For this reason, we support SB 1942.

Organizations Supporting

ABC of Texas and AGC Austin Chapter