A Whole Slew of New Firearms-Related Bills Passed by Texas Legislature

From NRA-ILA. Governor Perry has until June 19 to sign these bills, or not.

Of note (to me):

HB 225 by Representative Joe Driver (R-Garland) & Senator Bob Deuell (R-Greenville) Extends Term of Renewed Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHLs) from 4 to 5 Years.

Hmmm...does this mean they'll have to send out new licenses to all current holders? Or does it just get phased in slowly? Not really important to me, either way, just thought I'd mention it.

Of real importance:

HB 823 by Representative Terry Keel (R-Austin) & Senator Juan Hinojosa (D-McAllen) Legalizes the Carrying of Concealed Handguns in Private Vehicles Without a CHL.

Now that would be something.

tnx to John Lott's Website