Texas Update

Rock and Glock · May 23rd, 2007, 10:33 PM

HB 1815

This morning, Wednesday, May 23, House Bill 1815 by Representative Carl Isett (R-Lubbock) and Senator Juan Hinojosa (D-McAllen) was given final approval on the Senate Local Calendar.

This important NRA-supported measure will clarify, once and for all, that it is legal to transport a handgun in your motor vehicle for personal protection without a Concealed Handgun License (CHL), provided you are eligible to possess the firearm under state and federal law, you are not a member of a criminal street gang, you are not committing any criminal activity at the time (other than a traffic violation,) and as long as the handgun is hidden from plain view.

HB 1815 now heads to Governor Rick Perry (R) for his expected signature.

SB 534

Unfortunately, the House failed to take up Senate Bill 534, sponsored by Senator Glenn Hegar (R-Katy) and Representative Patrick Rose (R-Dripping Springs) for a final vote. This NRA-supported bill would have allowed Concealed Handgun Licensees (CHLs) to transport and store their handguns in locked motor vehicles while parked on their employers' property. More than 70 other bills died on the last House calendar, as debate and action on measures slowed to a crawl while battle looms ahead for leadership of the House.

Texas Yankee · May 23rd, 2007, 11:45 PM

We had a good legislative year in Texas. Besides 1815 which really clarifies the previous travel law to clearly allow carry in cars, we also got the castle doctrine, a confidentiality for CHL licenses and several other minor statutes. Great job by the TSRA!!

sheepdog · May 24th, 2007, 10:07 PM

Glad to see 1815 pass, it will sure make explaining that crazy gun-in-a-car-while (what the heck IS) traveling law.

May 23rd, 2007, 10:33 PM	#1
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 3,787	Texas Update HB 1815 This morning, Wednesday, May 23, House Bill 1815 by Representative Carl Isett (R-Lubbock) and Senator Juan Hinojosa (D-McAllen) was given final approval on the Senate Local Calendar. This important NRA-supported measure will clarify, once and for all, that it is legal to transport a handgun in your motor vehicle for personal protection without a Concealed Handgun License (CHL), provided you are eligible to possess the firearm under state and federal law, you are not a member of a criminal street gang, you are not committing any criminal activity at the time (other than a traffic violation,) and as long as the handgun is hidden from plain view. HB 1815 now heads to Governor Rick Perry (R) for his expected signature. SB 534 Unfortunately, the House failed to take up Senate Bill 534, sponsored by Senator Glenn Hegar (R-Katy) and Representative Patrick Rose (R-Dripping Springs) for a final vote. This NRA-supported bill would have allowed Concealed Handgun Licensees (CHLs) to transport and store their handguns in locked motor vehicles while parked on their employers' property. More than 70 other bills died on the last House calendar, as debate and action on measures slowed to a crawl while battle looms ahead for leadership of the House. __________________ Richard NRA Life Member "This world is not a playground where children at play are pampered by friendly nannies," Wendelin Wiedeking

May 24th, 2007, 10:07 PM	#3
sheepdog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 500	Glad to see 1815 pass, it will sure make explaining that crazy gun-in-a-car-while (what the heck IS) traveling law. __________________ What Would Gumby Do?

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May 23rd, 2007, 11:45 PM	#2
Texas Yankee Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 231	We had a good legislative year in Texas. Besides 1815 which really clarifies the previous travel law to clearly allow carry in cars, we also got the castle doctrine, a confidentiality for CHL licenses and several other minor statutes. Great job by the TSRA!!