House bill · 89R

HB 2470

Relating to the age at which a person not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm may carry a handgun or is eligible for a license to carry a handgun.

Did not pass

Progress

68 days from first to latest action, across 6 recorded actions.

Filed
Feb 5
Referred to committee
Mar 17
Heard in committee
Apr 14
Reported from committee
Stopped here
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Left pending in committee
Apr 14, 2025 · House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
Apr 14, 2025 · House
Considered in public hearing Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
Apr 14, 2025 · House
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 5, 2025 · House

Authors

and 17 coauthors or sponsors

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Ellen Troxclair cosponsorR
Hillary Hickland cosponsorR
Richard Hayes cosponsorR
Mark Dorazio cosponsorR
Ryan Guillen cosponsorR
Nate Schatzline cosponsorR
Shelley Luther cosponsorR
Helen Kerwin cosponsorR
Andy Hopper cosponsorR
Katrina Pierson cosponsorR
Brent Money cosponsorR
Mitch Little cosponsorR
A.J. Louderback cosponsorR
Steve Toth cosponsorR
Keresa Richardson cosponsorR
Tony Tinderholt cosponsorR
Ben Bumgarner cosponsorR

In committee

Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
House
Referred Mar 17, 2025 · heard Apr 14, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Weapons

Bill text

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