Texas HB4995 allows tactical medical professionals to carry handguns while on duty with law enforcement.
HB4995 amends Texas law to allow tactical medical professionals to carry handguns while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies. It defines a tactical medical professional as a licensed physician employed by a law enforcement agency to provide medical services at high-risk incidents. The bill establishes training requirements and certification for these professionals, and provides legal defenses for their use of handguns under certain conditions. It takes effect September 1, 2025.
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