Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 2470: Relating to the age at which a person not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm may carry a handgun or is eligible for a license to carry a handgun.

In committee Last action April 14, 2025: Left pending in committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2470 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the age at which a person not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm may carry a handgun or is eligible for a license to carry a handgun. Primary sponsor: Wes Virdell (Republican), Dade Phelan (Republican), Briscoe Cain (Republican), Cody Vasut (Republican), Trent Ashby (Republican). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Wes Virdell (Republican); Dade Phelan (Republican); Briscoe Cain (Republican); Cody Vasut (Republican); and 1 more. 17 co-sponsors.