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Texas House Bill HB1153

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1153

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of state hospitals and state supported living centers.

Impact

The implications of HB 1153 are significant, particularly for individuals who are licensed to carry handguns. By clarifying where and under what conditions they can carry firearms, the bill attempts to balance the rights of gun owners with the need for safety in environments where vulnerable populations, such as patients and individuals with disabilities, are present. It reinforces the need for explicit permissions from facility administrations, which could lead to more standardized practices in how these locations handle requests regarding firearm possession.

Summary

House Bill 1153 addresses the regulation of handguns carried by licensed individuals on the premises of state hospitals and state supported living centers. The bill amends existing laws to specify conditions under which licensed handgun holders may carry firearms in these sensitive locations, aiming to enhance the clarity of existing regulations for gun owners and facilities alike. The intent is to ensure that facilities have the authority to restrict firearm possession to maintain safety within their premises, while also recognizing the rights of licensed handgun holders under current law.

Contention

During discussions surrounding HB 1153, there were notable points of contention regarding the balance of public safety and the rights of gun owners. On one side, proponents argue that stricter regulations are necessary to protect sensitive environments and ensure that individuals utilizing state hospitals and living centers can do so without the intimidation of firearms. Conversely, opponents of the bill raised concerns about potential overreach, fearing that unnecessary limitations might infringe upon Second Amendment rights of responsible gun owners. The dialogue surrounding these issues reflects broader national debates over gun control and public safety legislation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB354

Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

TX HB2279

Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at certain locations.

TX SB2095

Relating to the prosecution of the offense involving the possession or carrying of certain weapons on the premises or property of certain locations.

TX SB2348

Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.

TX HB2960

Relating to the locations in which carrying certain weapons is prohibited and the applicability of a defense to prosecution for an offense relating to carrying a handgun in certain prohibited locations and associated notice requirements.

TX HB2278

Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.

TX SB2042

Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a member of a criminal street gang while engaged in criminal activity; creating a criminal offense; changing the eligibility for community supervision.

TX HB312

Relating to the criminal offense of carrying a handgun while intoxicated.

TX HB2280

Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

TX SB205

Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.