Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1923: Relating to removing the requirement that an applicant for or holder of a license to carry a handgun provide fingerprints.

In committee Last action March 14, 2025: Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 1923 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to removing the requirement that an applicant for or holder of a license to carry a handgun provide fingerprints. Primary sponsor: Wes Virdell (Republican), Andy Hopper (Republican), Richard Hayes (Republican), Terry Canales (Democratic), Cody Vasut (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 14, 2025): Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Wes Virdell (Republican); Andy Hopper (Republican); Richard Hayes (Republican); Terry Canales (Democratic); and 1 more. 13 co-sponsors.