Enrolled Bill Summary

            House Bill 2909 amends provisions relating to concealed handgun licensing to make conforming changes and technical corrections. The act adds a comprehensive description of mental soundness, deletes a provision requiring presentation of a concealed handgun license regardless of whether the license holder is carrying a handgun, and establishes the offense of trespass by a holder of a concealed handgun license. Time limits are imposed for the completion of a record check or investigation of an applicant, and the applicant must be notified if a license cannot be issued or denied within the time allowed. House Bill 2909 revises warning sign requirements and adds brewpubs to the list of businesses that must display a sign stating that it is unlawful to carry a handgun on the premises. It also provides for the licensing of certain peace officers and nonresidents. The act includes certain supervision officers and judges among those to whom the licensing requirements do not apply. The Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice are required to adopt a memorandum of understanding that establishes their respective responsibilities in the use of firearms by community supervision and corrections department officers and parole officers.