Texas HB1487 removes the fee for issuing a handgun license and modifies related procedures.

Texas HB1487 removes the fee for issuing an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun. It also modifies the application process, including requirements for photographs, fingerprints, and proof of residency. The bill mandates background checks for applicants and outlines conditions for license revocation. It further details procedures for issuing licenses to veterans and those who were not entitled to a license, made misrepresentations, or became ineligible. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1487 removes the fee for issuing a handgun license and modifies related procedures.

Texas HB1487 removes the fee for issuing an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun. It also modifies the application process, including requirements for photographs, fingerprints, and proof of residency. The bill mandates background checks for applicants and outlines conditions for license revocation. It further details procedures for issuing licenses to veterans and those who were not entitled to a license, made misrepresentations, or became ineligible. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.