SRC-DPW S.B. 404 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 404 76R1602 KEL-DBy: Armbrister Criminal Justice 3/5/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, Texas law allows retired federal officers to apply for concealed handgun licenses at a reduced fee any time after retirement. Peace officers licensed under Chapter 415, Government Code, can apply for concealed handgun licenses at a reduced fee no later than one year after retirement. This bill would allow retired federal officers and peace officers licensed under Chapter 415 to apply for a reduced-fee concealed handgun license any time following retirement. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 404 authorizes retired peace officers to apply for a reduced-fee concealed handgun license at any time after retirement. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 411.199(a), Government Code, to authorize a retired peace officer to apply for a concealed handgun license at any time after retirement. Deletes a provision requiring an application to be made by a certain date. Makes conforming changes. SECTION 2.Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.