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SB 83

Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

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

Texas bill allows concealed handgun license holders to carry firearms on K-12 school campuses, expanding current firearm restrictions in educational settings.

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Bill Summary · SB 83

Legislative bill overview

SB 83 would allow individuals with valid Texas handgun licenses to carry concealed firearms on school district and open-enrollment charter school campuses. Currently, Texas law prohibits licensed handgun carriers from possessing firearms in schools, with limited exceptions for certain personnel. This bill would expand those exceptions to include general license holders.

Why is this important

School safety policies directly affect millions of Texas students, staff, and families daily. This legislation represents a significant shift in how Texas regulates firearms access in educational settings, touching on the intersection of Second Amendment rights, school security protocols, and educational environment concerns. The bill's passage or failure would establish precedent for other states considering similar measures.

Potential points of contention

  • School safety concerns: Opponents argue that increasing firearm presence on campuses raises risks of accidents, escalation of conflicts, or unauthorized access, particularly in environments with minors present
  • Implementation complexities: Questions about training requirements, secure storage protocols, liability frameworks, and coordination with existing school security measures remain undefined
  • Competing constitutional interests: Tension between Second Amendment rights to bear arms and states' authority to restrict weapons in specific locations, particularly those serving children

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

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