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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 263

Senate Author:  Perry

Effective:  9-1-17

House Sponsor:  Springer et al.

            Previous law required that a person applying to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun demonstrate, at a minimum, the degree of proficiency required to effectively operate a handgun of .32 caliber or above. Senate Bill 263 amends the Government Code to remove the minimum handgun caliber element from the proficiency requirement.