Texas Legislative Update

Bill: SB 285
Caption: Relating to exempting certain judicial officers from certain requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license and to the authority of certain judicial officers to carry certain weapons.
Status Change: Passed in Senate (Vote: 30 aye, 1 nay)

Bill: HB 1595
Caption: Relating to regulation and enforcement of laws affecting sport shooting ranges.
House Committee: House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Status Change: Reported favorably with no amendments (Vote: 7 aye, 0 nay, 2 absent)

Bill: HB 857
Caption: Relating to exempting certain judicial officers from certain requirements for obtaining or renewing a concealed handgun license and to the authority of certain judicial officers to carry certain weapons.
House Committee: House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
Status Change: Scheduled for public hearing on April 12th, 2011

Bill: HB 25
Caption: Relating to the carrying of certain weapons in a watercraft.
House Committee: House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Status Change: Scheduled for public hearing on April 12th, 2011

Bill: HB 77
Caption: Relating to the carrying of certain weapons in a watercraft.
House Committee: House Committee on Criminal Juridprudence
Status Change: Scheduled for public hearing on April 12th, 2011

Bill: SB 905
Caption: Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to statewide elected officials, certain current and former members of the legislature, and certain state employees.
House Committee: Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
Status Change: Scheduled for public hearing on April 12th, 2011

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