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Digest
HB 1923 removes the requirement for applicants or current license holders of a license to carry a handgun in Texas to submit fingerprints. It amends multiple sections of the Government Code to reflect this change, ensuring that alternative criminal history checks are conducted without reliance on fingerprints. Other elements of the licensing process, such as handgun proficiency and mental health background checks, remain unaffected. The changes apply to applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025.
Contact the Author
Rep. Wesley Virdell
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0536
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.304
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