Bill: HB 1168, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

House Homeland Security & Public Safety

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Rafael Anchia
Phil King
Theresa Meza
Tony Tinderholt
Chris Turner

Sponsor(s)

Royce West

Bill Caption

Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.


Bill Analysis

HB 1168 would prohibit the carrying of a firearm on a tarmac or parking area for aircraft adjacent to airport terminals unless authorized by a federal agency. General Aviation areas of a commercial airport would be exempt from the provisions of this bill. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

HB 1168 does not appear to affect our liberty principles, therefore, we remain neutral. 


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