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TexasHB 66889th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun.

Sponsored By: Trent Ashby, Cecil Bell Jr., Briscoe Cain, Janis Holt, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Terry M. Wilson

Signed by Governor

WeaponsPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More time to renew Texas handgun licenses

Texas handgun license holders can apply to renew through the first anniversary of their license’s expiration date. Renewals go by mail or online under the department’s online renewal procedure. You still must submit the department’s application, pay the $40 nonrefundable fee, and sign or electronically acknowledge the information form. The change covers licenses expiring before, on, or after the law’s effective date. The effective date is September 1, 2025, unless two-thirds of all elected members in each house approved immediate effect.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Trent Ashby

    House

  • Cecil Bell Jr.

    House

  • Briscoe Cain

    House

  • Janis Holt

    House

  • Lois Kolkhorst

    Republican • Senate

  • Terry M. Wilson

    House

Cosponsors

  • Brandon Creighton

    Republican • Senate

  • Adam Hinojosa

    Republican • Senate

  • Bryan Hughes

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 242 • No: 48

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 24 • No: 7

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 26 • No: 5

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 24 • No: 7

Senate vote • 5/19/2025

Record vote

Yes: 23 • No: 8

House vote • 5/6/2025

Record vote

Yes: 125 • No: 20

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: State Affairs

Yes: 10 • No: 1

House vote • Unknown

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

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective immediately

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/22/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/21/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/21/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/20/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/20/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/19/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/19/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/19/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/19/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/19/2025Senate

  13. Record vote

    5/19/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/19/2025Senate

  15. Record vote

    5/19/2025Senate

  16. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/19/2025Senate

  17. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/19/2025Senate

  18. Placed on intent calendar

    5/16/2025Senate

  19. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/15/2025Senate

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/15/2025Senate

  21. Vote taken in committee

    5/13/2025Senate

  22. Considered in public hearing

    5/13/2025Senate

  23. Left pending in committee

    5/12/2025Senate

  24. Considered in public hearing

    5/12/2025Senate

  25. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/12/2025Senate

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