| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive | Positive |
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB 2247, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($39,219,062) through the biennium ending August 31, 2023.
The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
SB 2247 would remove all application and renewal fees for obtaining a license to carry a handgun in Texas.
Texas Action supports SB 2247 because it promotes the principles of limited government and individual liberty. The state should not be nickel and diming Texans seeking to exercise their Constitutional rights in a lawful manner.