Joshua's Act prohibits possessing or carrying certain weapons in facilities or residences providing services to individuals with intellectual or.

Joshua's Act amends the Texas Penal Code to prohibit the possession or carrying of certain weapons in specific locations, particularly those providing services to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The act classifies such offenses as Class A misdemeanors. It also outlines exceptions, such as when a person holds a license to carry a handgun and is not given notice under certain conditions. The changes apply to offenses committed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Joshua's Act prohibits possessing or carrying certain weapons in facilities or residences providing services to individuals with intellectual or.

Joshua's Act amends the Texas Penal Code to prohibit the possession or carrying of certain weapons in specific locations, particularly those providing services to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The act classifies such offenses as Class A misdemeanors. It also outlines exceptions, such as when a person holds a license to carry a handgun and is not given notice under certain conditions. The changes apply to offenses committed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.