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SB 82

Relating to civil liability of a business in connection with prohibiting concealed handguns on the business premises.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Brent Hagenbuch and 1 co-sponsor

SB 82 establishes civil liability protections for Texas businesses that prohibit concealed handguns on their premises, shielding owners from gun-related lawsuits connected to firearm restrictions.

Left pending in committee
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Bill Summary · SB 82

Legislative bill overview

SB 82 addresses the civil liability protections for Texas businesses that prohibit concealed handguns on their premises. The bill appears designed to shield businesses from lawsuits related to their gun prohibition policies, likely by establishing what liability businesses face—or don't face—when they restrict firearms on their property.

Why is this important

Texas law allows licensed concealed carry in most public spaces, but businesses retain the right to prohibit firearms on their premises. This bill directly affects the legal exposure businesses face when exercising that right, which impacts both business owners' willingness to enforce gun restrictions and potentially affects public safety considerations in private establishments. The outcome will influence how clearly businesses can set firearms policies without fear of litigation.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment advocates' concerns: Gun rights supporters may argue the bill creates unfair liability barriers that effectively restrict business owners who want to allow concealed carry from doing so, or they may oppose expansive liability shields for anti-gun policies
  • Business liability scope: Disagreement over whether businesses should face liability if someone is harmed due to prohibited guns not being present, versus liability for incidents caused by gun owners on premises
  • Practical enforcement questions: How businesses can legally verify and enforce gun prohibition policies without creating discrimination or privacy concerns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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