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TexasHB 123489th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to certain procedures required for the denial of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun.

Sponsored By: Ryan Guillen, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Health--GeneralWeaponsPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More review before some handgun license denials

The law covers original or renewal Texas handgun license applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025. It applies when a medical advisory board panel member questions the applicant’s ability to use sound judgment in handgun use and storage. Before denial, the Texas Department of Public Safety must give written notice stating the specific reason. Applicants get at least 30 days to submit more written materials to add to or clarify their application. The department must send those materials to the full medical advisory board panel. Each panel member must review them and report in writing on the applicant’s judgment about handgun use and storage. After receiving the reports, the department reviews the application and decides whether to issue or deny the license. Earlier applications remain under the law in effect when submitted.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Ryan Guillen

    House

  • Brent Hagenbuch

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Penny Morales Shaw

    House

  • Terry M. Wilson

    House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 447 • No: 69

House vote • 5/29/2025

Record vote

Yes: 104 • No: 28

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

House vote • 5/2/2025

Record vote

Yes: 118 • No: 11

House vote • 5/1/2025

Record vote

Yes: 130 • No: 12

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: State Affairs

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    6/1/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    6/1/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/31/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/30/2025House

  7. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported

    5/29/2025Senate

  8. Text of Senate Amendment(s)

    5/29/2025House

  9. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    5/29/2025House

  10. Record vote (RV#4033)

    5/29/2025House

  11. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)

    5/29/2025House

  12. Senate Amendments Analysis distributed

    5/28/2025House

  13. Senate Amendments distributed

    5/28/2025House

  14. Senate passage as amended reported

    5/28/2025House

  15. Record vote

    5/28/2025Senate

  16. Passed

    5/28/2025Senate

  17. Read 3rd time

    5/28/2025Senate

  18. Record vote

    5/28/2025Senate

  19. Three day rule suspended

    5/28/2025Senate

  20. Record vote

    5/28/2025Senate

  21. Passed to 3rd reading as amended

    5/28/2025Senate

  22. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/28/2025Senate

  23. Amended

    5/28/2025Senate

  24. Amendment(s) offered (FA1 Hagenbuch)

    5/28/2025Senate

  25. Read 2nd time

    5/28/2025Senate

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