Bill: HB 1407, 87(R) - 2021

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
Yes	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Positive	Positive

Author(s)

Matt Schaefer

Briscoe Cain

Cole Hefner

Will Metcalf

Jarred Patterson

Co-Author(s)

Kyle Biedermann

John Frullo

Steve Toth

Cody Vasut

Sponsor(s)

Bryan Hughes

Bill Caption

Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1407 would allow a licensed individual to have a visible holstered handgun in a vehicle, regardless of whether or not the holstered firearm is on the individual's person.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 1407 on the principles of limited government and individual liberty. Many people who are licensed to carry a handgun prefer to keep their holstered firearm easily available but not on their person while driving (such as between the driver's seat and center console). A person should not be subject to prosecution for having a visible holstered handgun in their vehicle but not on their person.

Source URL (retrieved on 04/19/2024 08:04 PM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/87r/hb1407?print_view=true