Texas HB161 amends the issuance of handgun carry licenses to include certain federal judges.

Texas HB161 modifies the Texas Government Code to expand the definition of "federal judge" for purposes of issuing a license to carry a handgun. This includes judges of United States courts of appeals, district courts, bankruptcy courts, and magistrate judges of United States district courts. The change applies to applications submitted after the bill's effective date, preserving the law in effect for prior applications.

Texas HB161 amends the issuance of handgun carry licenses to include certain federal judges.

Texas HB161 modifies the Texas Government Code to expand the definition of "federal judge" for purposes of issuing a license to carry a handgun. This includes judges of United States courts of appeals, district courts, bankruptcy courts, and magistrate judges of United States district courts. The change applies to applications submitted after the bill's effective date, preserving the law in effect for prior applications.