Texas HB4017 allows institutions of higher education to prohibit handguns on campus and related locations.
Texas HB4017 amends the Texas Government Code and Penal Code to allow institutions of higher education to establish rules prohibiting handguns on campus and related locations. Institutions can prohibit handguns on campus, grounds, buildings, and passenger vehicles if they provide effective notice. The bill also exempts certain individuals from handgun carry restrictions during historical reenactments. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.
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