Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB2523

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Out of Senate Committee
 
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Caption

Relating to the purchasing of a firearm from the county by an honorably retired law enforcement officer.

Impact

The primary impact of HB2523 is the enhancement of rights for retired law enforcement officers regarding firearm possession. This change in state law aims to provide these individuals with the opportunity to obtain weapons that they may be familiar with from their years of service, fostering a sense of continuity in their personal security and safety. Such provisions can be particularly valuable for retired officers as they transition into civilian life, maintaining access to the tools traditionally associated with their profession.

Summary

House Bill 2523 proposes a legislative change allowing honorably retired law enforcement officers to purchase firearms that were previously issued to them by their respective counties. This bill specifically amends Chapter 170 of the Local Government Code, adding provisions that facilitate the purchasing process, subject to certain conditions. The bill is structured to ensure that only retired officers who meet the specified criteria are eligible to make such purchases, thus providing a legal framework that acknowledges their service.

Contention

While the bill appears to have supportive backing from some legislative members, it could potentially spark debates around issues of gun control and public safety. Opponents may argue that facilitating the sale of firearms to individuals, even if they are retired law enforcement, might contribute to broader concerns regarding firearm accessibility and misuse. Critics may call for stricter regulations surrounding firearm amounts and eligibility, emphasizing a cautious approach in balancing the rights of retired officers against community safety concerns.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3086

Relating to prohibiting sex offenders from purchasing firearms.

TX SB1960

Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon from certain of those officers.

TX HB3617

Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon from certain of those officers.

TX SB357

Relating to the employment of honorably retired peace officers as school district security personnel and the applicability to those officers of certain law governing private security.

TX HB2064

Relating to the employment of honorably retired peace officers as school district security personnel and the applicability to those officers of certain law governing private security.

TX HB2456

Relating to the employment of honorably retired peace officers as school district security personnel and the applicability to those officers of certain law governing private security.

TX HB2471

Relating to eligibility for law enforcement officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain peace officers commissioned by the comptroller.

TX HB106

Relating to the required reporting of multiple sales of certain firearms to law enforcement.

TX HB1036

Relating to a law enforcement agency policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.

TX HB1840

Relating to establishing a panel to study the regulation of law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.