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HB 1739 proposes revisions to the Texas Penal Code regarding the signage requirements for property owners who wish to prohibit the carrying of firearms on their premises. The bill allows property owners to use signs displaying specific language and visual indicators, such as a pictogram of a handgun with a red circle and line through it, to notify individuals of firearm restrictions. The legislation also permits combining signage requirements for different firearm-related restrictions—such as concealed carry and open carry—into a single sign, provided it meets the stated criteria. These changes are aimed at standardizing and simplifying the notification process for property owners while maintaining compliance with legal requirements. The act would apply only to offenses occurring on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.
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