Honorable James White, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1407 by Schaefer (Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code to create an exception to the offense of unlawful carrying of a handgun by a license holder. The bill would allow a handgun license holder to possess a handgun that was in a holster while the handgun and license holder were in a motor vehicle. The bill would provide a defense to a Class A misdemeanor.
Based on information provided by the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated as a result from implementing the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.