Bill: SB 772, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

Senate State Affairs

2nd Chamber Committee

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Vote Recommendation

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

Author(s)

Bryan Hughes

Co-Author(s)

Bob Hall

Sponsor(s)

Drew Springer

Co-Sponsor(s)

Dan Flynn
Tom Oliverson
James White

Bill Caption

Relating to evidence in certain civil actions of a person's failure to forbid handguns on certain property.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 772 would stipulate that the fact that a 30.06 or 30.07 card, sign, or other document is not posted on the property of a business is not admissible as evidence in a trial against a person or entity who owns, controls, or manages the property and in which the cause of action arises from an injury sustained on the property. Effectively, this means that business owners who choose not to prohibit the lawful carry of firearms on their property may not be held liable for firearms related injuries that happen on their property merely because they did not prohibit the firearms and post signs to that effect. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports SB 772 because it promotes limited government, property rights, and individual liberty. Licensed Texans have a right to carry a handgun into most private businesses so long as the business does not post a notice to the contrary. This bill would ensure that a business that allows handguns is not subject to frivolous lawsuits, which could lead to businesses adopting more restrictive policies regarding handguns.


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