Texas HB2470 lowers the age for carrying a handgun to 18 and allows 18-20 year olds to obtain a license.

HB2470 amends Texas law to allow individuals aged 18, 19, and 20 who are not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm to carry a handgun outside the home for self-defense. The bill also establishes eligibility criteria for obtaining a license to carry a handgun, including residency, age, criminal history, and other factors. It repeals certain sections of the Government Code related to handgun licenses and protective orders. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2470 lowers the age for carrying a handgun to 18 and allows 18-20 year olds to obtain a license.

HB2470 amends Texas law to allow individuals aged 18, 19, and 20 who are not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm to carry a handgun outside the home for self-defense. The bill also establishes eligibility criteria for obtaining a license to carry a handgun, including residency, age, criminal history, and other factors. It repeals certain sections of the Government Code related to handgun licenses and protective orders. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.