Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 1739 — Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting certain persons from carrying certain firearms on the property.

Last action — Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting certain persons from carrying certain firearms on the property.

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This bill amends 5 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 30.05, Penal Code, Section 30.06(c)(3), Penal Code, Section 30.06, Penal Code, Section 30.07(c)(3), Penal Code, Section 30.07, Penal Code.

  • Section 30.05, Penal Code

    a sign that (2) includes the language described by Subdivision (1) in both English and Spanish; (3) one (4) → a sign that: (A) , in both English and Spanish, (B) one-half (C) ; or (2) a sign that: (A) includes, in both English and Spanish, language that is identical to or substantially similar to the following: "No firearms permitted on this property"; (B) appears on a white background with black block letters at least one-half inch in height; (C) contains a pictogram that shows, on a white background, a handgun drawn in black ink within a red circle of at least six inches in diameter and a diagonal red line across the handgun; and (D) is displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public (c-1) Notice provided under Subsection (c) may be combined in the same sign as notice provided under Section 30.06(c)(3)(B) or (C) or Section 30.07(c)(3)(B) or (C) by including the applicable statement for each category of entry to be prohibited. If notice is given in the manner described by Subsection (c)(2), and combined with notice described by Section 30.06(c)(3)(C) or Section 30.07(c)(3)(C), it is not necessary to display more than one pictogram such as that described by Subsection (c)(2)(C) of this section. Notice provided in the manner authorized by this subsection is considered to be sufficient for purposes of prohibiting the categories of entry described by this section, Section 30.06, and Section 30.07, as applicable.

    amended

  • Section 30.06(c)(3), Penal Code

    or one → one-half ; or (C) a sign posted on the property that: (i) includes, in both English and Spanish, language that is identical to or substantially similar to the following: "No concealed handguns permitted on this property"; (ii) appears on a white background with black block letters at least one-half inch in height; (iii) contains a pictogram that shows, on a white background, a handgun drawn in black ink within a red circle of at least six inches in diameter and a diagonal red line across the handgun; and (iv) is displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public

    amended

  • Section 30.06, Penal Code

    (c-1) Notice provided under Subsection (c)(3)(B) or (C) may be combined in the same sign as notice provided under Section 30.05(c) or Section 30.07(c)(3)(B) or (C) by including the applicable statement for each category of entry to be prohibited. If notice is given in the manner described by Subsection (c)(3)(C), and combined with notice described by Section 30.05(c)(2) or Section 30.07(c)(3)(C), it is not necessary to display more than one pictogram such as that described by Subsection (c)(3)(C)(iii) of this section. Notice provided in the manner authorized by this subsection is considered to be sufficient for purposes of prohibiting the categories of entry described by this section, Section 30.05, and Section 30.07, as applicable.

    amended

  • Section 30.07(c)(3), Penal Code

    or one → one-half ; or (C) a sign posted on the property that: (i) includes, in both English and Spanish, language that is identical to or substantially similar to the following: "No openly carried handguns permitted on this property"; (ii) appears on a white background with black block letters at least one-half inch in height; (iii) contains a pictogram that shows, on a white background, a handgun drawn in black ink within a red circle of at least six inches in diameter and a diagonal red line across the handgun; and (iv) is displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public

    amended

  • Section 30.07, Penal Code

    (c-1) Notice provided under Subsection (c)(3)(B) or (C) may be combined in the same sign as notice provided under Section 30.05(c) or Section 30.06(c)(3)(B) or (C) by including the applicable statement for each category of entry to be prohibited. If notice is given in the manner described by Subsection (c)(3)(C), and combined with notice described by Section 30.05(c)(2) or Section 30.06(c)(3)(C), it is not necessary to display more than one pictogram such as that described by Subsection (c)(3)(C)(iii) of this section. Notice provided in the manner authorized by this subsection is considered to be sufficient for purposes of prohibiting the categories of entry described by this section, Section 30.05, and Section 30.06, as applicable.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1739 do?
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting certain persons from carrying certain firearms on the property.
Who sponsors HB 1739?
HB 1739 is sponsored by Carl Tepper.
What is the current status of HB 1739?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1739?
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