Texas HB1908 amends the Penal Code to redefine certain offenses related to carrying a handgun while intoxicated and by license holders in.

Texas HB1908 amends the Penal Code to redefine certain offenses related to carrying a handgun while intoxicated and by license holders in alcohol-serving locations. It specifies that offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act are subject to the new law, while those committed before the effective date follow existing law. The Act also introduces a defense for license holders who are not intoxicated while carrying a handgun in specified locations. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1908 amends the Penal Code to redefine certain offenses related to carrying a handgun while intoxicated and by license holders in.

Texas HB1908 amends the Penal Code to redefine certain offenses related to carrying a handgun while intoxicated and by license holders in alcohol-serving locations. It specifies that offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act are subject to the new law, while those committed before the effective date follow existing law. The Act also introduces a defense for license holders who are not intoxicated while carrying a handgun in specified locations. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.