Texas HB3480 mandates that contracts for property use by governmental entities include a provision allowing handgun carry by license holders.

Texas HB3480 amends the Government Code to require contracts for property use by governmental entities to include a specific provision. This provision states that contractors cannot prohibit a license holder carrying a handgun from entering or remaining on the property, unless prohibited by law. The law applies to contracts renewed, modified, or extended after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025. The definition of "governmental entity" includes executive and legislative branches, courts, and political subdivisions.

Texas HB3480 mandates that contracts for property use by governmental entities include a provision allowing handgun carry by license holders.

Texas HB3480 amends the Government Code to require contracts for property use by governmental entities to include a specific provision. This provision states that contractors cannot prohibit a license holder carrying a handgun from entering or remaining on the property, unless prohibited by law. The law applies to contracts renewed, modified, or extended after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025. The definition of "governmental entity" includes executive and legislative branches, courts, and political subdivisions.