Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 87(R)

House Bill 2675

House Author:  Guillen et al.

Effective:  9-1-21

Senate Sponsor:  Birdwell


            House Bill 2675 amends the Government Code to require the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to develop a procedure for individuals who are at increased risk of becoming victims of violence to qualify for an at‑risk designation on a handgun license and obtain a license on an expedited basis. The bill sets out provisions relating to eligibility and application for the designation and to the duties of DPS in expediting applications and issuing the licenses with the designation.