Bill: HB 918, 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	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.

Source URL (retrieved on 05/03/2024 06:05 PM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/87r/hb918?print_view=true