Texas HB834 creates a criminal offense for carrying a firearm other than a handgun in certain counties.

Texas HB834 amends the Penal Code to create a criminal offense for carrying a firearm other than a handgun in counties with a population over 1 million or over 800,000 and adjacent to an international border. The offense applies if the person is not on their own premises, not in a vehicle they own, and not on premises with owner's permission. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB834 creates a criminal offense for carrying a firearm other than a handgun in certain counties.

Texas HB834 amends the Penal Code to create a criminal offense for carrying a firearm other than a handgun in counties with a population over 1 million or over 800,000 and adjacent to an international border. The offense applies if the person is not on their own premises, not in a vehicle they own, and not on premises with owner's permission. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.