Texas SB870 allows school marshals to carry or possess handguns on school premises, with specific regulations.

Texas SB870 amends the Education Code to allow school marshals to carry or possess handguns on school premises. School marshals must follow regulations set by the governing body of the school or college. They can carry a concealed handgun, openly carry a handgun if wearing a uniform identifying them as a school marshal, or possess a handgun in a locked and secured location. Handguns must be loaded with frangible duty ammunition approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The act applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas SB870 allows school marshals to carry or possess handguns on school premises, with specific regulations.

Texas SB870 amends the Education Code to allow school marshals to carry or possess handguns on school premises. School marshals must follow regulations set by the governing body of the school or college. They can carry a concealed handgun, openly carry a handgun if wearing a uniform identifying them as a school marshal, or possess a handgun in a locked and secured location. Handguns must be loaded with frangible duty ammunition approved by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The act applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.