84R6202 JSC-F
By: Turner of Collin, Harless, Fletcher, H.B. No. 1649
Phillips, et al.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and
ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of
higher education.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 411.2032, Government Code, is
transferred to Subchapter Z, Chapter 51, Education Code,
redesignated as Section 51.979, Education Code, and amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 51.979 [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, 2015.