Relating to the locations in which certain knives are prohibited.
Bill overview
Relating to the locations in which certain knives are prohibited.
Reference notes
HB 2239 sources, status methodology and verification
Sources
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Methodology
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 2239 was a House-passed proposal creating exceptions to Texas location-restricted-knife prohibitions at 51-percent alcohol establishments and amusement parks. The Senate did not pass it.
What would change
The proposal would have made the location-restricted-knife offense inapplicable at a business deriving at least 51 percent of income from on-premises alcohol sales and at an amusement park, addressing circumstances where employees or others had legitimate reasons to possess large knives.
Who may be affected
Employees and patrons of affected establishments and amusement parks, knife owners, business operators, law-enforcement officers, prosecutors and courts.
When it would take effect
HB 2239 did not take effect. It passed the House and was referred to Senate Criminal Justice but did not receive final Senate passage. The proposed change would have applied prospectively to offenses on or after September 1, 2025.
Limits and uncertainty
The proposed exceptions were not enacted through HB 2239. Current Penal Code rules for location-restricted knives remain controlling.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House-engrossed text, analysis and stages reviewed. House passed; Senate did not.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
Passed
Referred to Criminal Justice
Latest official action
Referred to Criminal Justice
May 12, 2025 · house
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Sponsors
Committee history
- Criminal Jurisprudence
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- Criminal Justice
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Legislative timeline
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