Urgent: Tell Chairman King and Speaker Burrows to Advance SB 1065

Senate Bill 1065 is a critical piece of legislation that must move forward before time runs out in the 89th Texas Legislative Session.

Authored by Senator Bob Hall, SB 1065 would stop private contractors from banning firearms on publicly owned or leased property—a dangerous loophole that has led to unlawful “gun-free zones” across Texas.

The Problem

Texans who legally carry under the state’s License to Carry (LTC) program are being turned away from public spaces—not because of state law, but because private contractors are putting up 30.06 and 30.07 signs in defiance of the law. This includes high-profile locations like the Texas State Fair, where licensed citizens have been denied entry simply for exercising their constitutional rights.

SB 1065 ensures that unless firearms are explicitly prohibited by statute (such as at schools or professional sporting events), private entities cannot create firearm bans on government property.

The Bill Has Support—Now It Needs Action

Both Chairman Ken King (who leads the House State Affairs Committee) and Speaker Dustin Burrows have signed a letter urging the State Fair to reverse its gun ban. But signing a letter is not enough.

Chairman King and Rep. Burrows have the power to move SB 1065 forward—and they need to do it now.

Take Action

Call and email today. Urge these House leaders to advance SB 1065 and protect the rights of law-abiding Texans:

Chairman Ken King
📞 (512) 463-0736
✉️ Ken.King@house.texas.gov

Speaker Dustin Burrows
📞 (512) 463-0542
✉️ Dustin.Burrows@house.texas.gov

Why It Matters

Texans have made their voices clear: we will not tolerate unconstitutional gun bans on land funded and owned by the public. SB 1065 reinforces the rule of law, protects the rights of LTC holders, and sends a clear message—our rights don’t end where government contracts begin.

Help us turn up the pressure. Contact Chairman King and Rep. Burrows today.