Bill

HB 918

87(R) - 2021
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate State Affairs
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate State Affairs
Homeland Security

Contact the Author

Ben Leman

Phone:

512-463-0600

Capitol Office:

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Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive

Author(s)

Ben Leman
Cole Hefner
Matt Schaefer
Shelby Slawson
James White

Co-Author(s)

Trent Ashby
Kyle Biedermann
Dan Huberty
Will Metcalf
Hugh Shine
Tony Tinderholt
Steve Toth
Cody Vasut

Sponsor(s)

Bryan Hughes

Bill Caption

Relating to a license to carry a handgun for certain young adults who are protected under certain court orders related to family violence.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 918 would allow certain individuals who are 18 years of age or older and protected by certain court orders to obtain a special license to carry a handgun even though they otherwise do not meet the age-based eligibility requirement for such a license.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 918 on the principle of individual liberty. The bill aids both the individual's liberty and freedom to exercise their Second amendment rights. 

Contact the Author

Ben Leman

Phone:

512-463-0600

Capitol Office:

EXT E1.512

Email: