S.B. No. 1907
AN ACT
relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and
ammunition by concealed handgun license holders in private vehicles
on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 411.2032 to read as follows:
Sec. 411.2032. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF FIREARMS AND
AMMUNITION BY LICENSE HOLDERS IN PRIVATE VEHICLES ON CERTAIN
CAMPUSES. (a) For purposes of this section:
(1) "Campus" means all land and buildings owned or
leased by an institution of higher education or private or
independent institution of higher education.
(2) "Institution of higher education" and "private or
independent institution of higher education" have the meanings
assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.
(b) An institution of higher education or private or
independent institution of higher education in this state may not
adopt or enforce any rule, regulation, or other provision or take
any other action, including posting notice under Section 30.06,
Penal Code, prohibiting or placing restrictions on the storage or
transportation of a firearm or ammunition in a locked, privately
owned or leased motor vehicle by a person, including a student
enrolled at that institution, who holds a license to carry a
concealed handgun under this subchapter and lawfully possesses the
firearm or ammunition:
(1) on a street or driveway located on the campus of
the institution; or
(2) in a parking lot, parking garage, or other parking
area located on the campus of the institution.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1907 passed the Senate on
April 30, 2013, by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4;
May 24, 2013, Senate refused to concur in House amendments and
requested appointment of Conference Committee; May 25, 2013, House
granted request of the Senate; May 26, 2013, Senate adopted
Conference Committee Report by the following vote: Yeas 28,
Nays 3.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1907 passed the House, with
amendments, on May 9, 2013, by the following vote: Yeas 124,
Nays 13, three present not voting; May 25, 2013, House granted
request of the Senate for appointment of Conference Committee;
May 26, 2013, House adopted Conference Committee Report by the
following vote: Yeas 135, Nays 8, one present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor