Bill: SB 1942, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate State Affairs
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| 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
