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HB 2470 lowers the minimum age requirement for carrying a handgun or obtaining a handgun license from 21 to 18 years old. The bill aligns Texas law with recent federal court rulings recognizing the Second Amendment rights of legal adults under 21. It amends provisions in the Government Code and Penal Code to ensure that individuals aged 18, 19, and 20 who are not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law can legally carry a handgun in Texas.
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Rep. Wesley Virdell
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0536
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.304
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