Texas SB82 makes businesses liable for damages from criminal acts if they prohibit concealed handguns.
Texas SB82 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to hold businesses liable for damages from criminal acts if they prohibit entry by a concealed handgun license holder. This applies to causes of action accruing after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025. A "license holder" is defined as someone licensed to carry a handgun under Texas law.
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