Texas Legislative Update

Bill: HB 2560
Caption: Relating to transporting a foster child in a vehicle where a handgun is in the possession of a foster parent licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
House Status: Passed (Vote: 134 aye, 2 nay, 2 present not voting)
Senate Committee: Criminal Justice
Committee Status: Scheduled for public hearing on May 20th, 2011

Bill: HB 242
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain retired peace officers to carry certain firearms.
House Status: Passed (Vote: 143 aye, 0 nay, 2 present not voting)
Senate Committee: Criminal Justice
Committee Status: Scheduled for public hearing on May 20th, 2011

Bill: HB 25
Caption: Relating to the carrying of certain weapons in a watercraft.
House Status: Passed (Vote: 137 aye, 0 nay, 3 present not voting)
Senate Committee: Criminal Justice
Committee Status: Scheduled for public hearing on May 20th, 2011

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