Texas SB2283 grants special forces veterans a special designation on their handgun licenses.

Texas SB2283 amends the Government Code to create a special designation for special forces veterans on their handgun licenses. This bill defines a "special forces veteran" as a veteran who served for at least 12 consecutive months in specific military positions. The Department of Public Safety must include this designation on the license if the veteran requests it and provides proof of eligibility. The bill also modifies the Penal Code to exempt certain individuals, including those with the special forces veteran designation, from certain handgun restrictions.

Texas SB2283 grants special forces veterans a special designation on their handgun licenses.

Texas SB2283 amends the Government Code to create a special designation for special forces veterans on their handgun licenses. This bill defines a "special forces veteran" as a veteran who served for at least 12 consecutive months in specific military positions. The Department of Public Safety must include this designation on the license if the veteran requests it and provides proof of eligibility. The bill also modifies the Penal Code to exempt certain individuals, including those with the special forces veteran designation, from certain handgun restrictions.