Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1696: Relating to adding a designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license indicating that the person is licensed to carry a handgun.

Passed one chamber Last action April 28, 2025: Referred to Transportation

Plain-language summary

HB 1696 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on December 20, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to adding a designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license indicating that the person is licensed to carry a handgun. Primary sponsor: Terry Canales (Democratic), Will Metcalf (Republican), Wes Virdell (Republican), Ryan Guillen (Republican), Richard Hayes (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Referred to Transportation.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Terry Canales (Democratic); Will Metcalf (Republican); Wes Virdell (Republican); Ryan Guillen (Republican); and 1 more. 2 co-sponsors.