Bill: SB 193, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

Senate State Affairs

2nd Chamber Committee

House Homeland Security & Public Safety

Vote Recommendation

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

Author(s)

Charles Perry

Bill Caption

Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 193 would waive fees for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals. The applicant for the waiver must be an active school marshal and must also have a current license to carry a handgun. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 193. We generally oppose fee exemptions since it creates a preferred class while leaving others to pay full price, but we support promoting school safety by reducing barriers for armed school marshals. We recommend an amendment to remove carry application fees altogether.


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