Relating to certain procedures required for the denial of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun.
Bill overview
Relating to certain procedures required for the denial of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun.
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- June 20, 2025
- Effective
- September 1, 2025
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KeepTXRed summary
Adds a procedural safeguard before DPS may deny certain Texas handgun-license applications based on a medical advisory board opinion about the applicant's judgment.
What would change
For an original or renewal license application covered by the statute, DPS must first provide the applicant notice of the advisory-board concern and an opportunity to submit additional medical information before the department makes the final licensing decision.
Who may be affected
License-to-carry applicants, DPS, medical advisory board members, physicians providing supporting information, and firearms-license administrators.
When it would take effect
Effective September 1, 2025, and applies to original or renewal applications submitted on or after that date.
Limits and uncertainty
The law creates notice and an opportunity to respond; it does not require DPS to approve an applicant who remains ineligible after review of the complete record.
Editorial sources and review notes
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Editorial explanation reviewed 9/5/2026.
Current status
Effective
Effective on 9/1/25
Latest official action
Effective on 9/1/25
June 20, 2025 · house
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- Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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- State Affairs
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