HB 2296
AN ACT relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
Committee
Not yet assigned
Fiscal Note
Not available
What This Bill Does
Modifies the eligibility requirements for obtaining a Capitol access pass in Texas, specifically for individuals with past criminal convictions. The Department of Public Safety must now consider factors like the time elapsed since the conviction and evidence of good community standing when evaluating pass applications for those who do not initially qualify. The changes aim to provide a more nuanced approach to determining access, allowing individuals with prior disqualifying criminal records a potential pathway to obtaining a Capitol access pass.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 411.0625, Government Code, is amended by amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsection (d) to read as (b) To be eligible for a Capitol access pass, a person must meet the eligibility requirements: (1) applicable to a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, other than requirements regarding evidence of handgun (2) established by the department under Subsection (d) For a person who does not meet the eligibility requirements under Subsection (b)(1) based on a disqualifying criminal conviction, the department shall establish eligibility requirements for a Capitol access pass that include taking into (1) the amount of time that has passed following the (2) evidence of good standing in the community SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited
Related Guides
Learn more about tracking Texas legislation and working with lobbyists.
How to Read & Track Texas Bills
Master bill numbering, understand legislative language, and learn effective tracking strategies.
Understanding Texas Legislative Deadlines
Navigate the 140-day session with critical calendar dates and filing deadlines.
How Laws Get Made in Texas
Follow a bill's journey from filing to the governor's desk through committees and floor votes.
When Should Your Business Hire a Lobbyist?
Discover the signs that your business needs professional advocacy at the Texas Capitol.