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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to civil liability of a business in connection with |
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prohibiting concealed handguns on the business premises. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Chapter 95A, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, |
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is amended by adding Section 95A.0002 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 95A.0002. LIABILITY OF BUSINESS IN CONNECTION WITH |
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PROHIBITING HANDGUNS. (a) In this section, "license holder" means |
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a person licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter |
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411, Government Code. |
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(b) A person with control over the premises of a business |
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who prohibits entry on the premises by a license holder with a |
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concealed handgun by posting a sign on the premises as described by |
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Section 30.06, Penal Code, is liable for damages arising from a |
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criminal act occurring on the premises. |
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SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only |
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to a cause of action that accrues on or after the effective date of |
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this Act. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023. |