Texas SB2556 regulates firearm carrying at publicly owned fairgrounds and similar facilities during events, creating a criminal offense.

Texas SB2556 amends the Local Government Code to allow municipalities and counties to prohibit firearm carrying at publicly owned fairgrounds and similar facilities during events. Private entities hosting events on these properties can also prohibit firearms. The Penal Code is amended to establish a criminal offense for carrying a firearm in violation of these regulations, with certain exceptions. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2556 regulates firearm carrying at publicly owned fairgrounds and similar facilities during events, creating a criminal offense.

Texas SB2556 amends the Local Government Code to allow municipalities and counties to prohibit firearm carrying at publicly owned fairgrounds and similar facilities during events. Private entities hosting events on these properties can also prohibit firearms. The Penal Code is amended to establish a criminal offense for carrying a firearm in violation of these regulations, with certain exceptions. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.