Your Voice Stopped Anti-Gun Bills and Moved Pro-2A Victories Forward
Subject: THANK YOU: Your Voice Stopped Anti-Gun Bills and Moved Pro-2A Victories Forward
Thanks to your action, your voice, and your dedication to liberty—this legislative session has been a major victory for Texas gun owners.
Together, we moved pro-gun bills forward and stopped every piece of anti-Second Amendment legislation from advancing. This is what it looks like when grassroots gun owners lead the charge.
Here’s Where Our Top Bills Stand as of Today:
🔹 HB 170 – Kyle’s Law (Rep. Guillen): Grants civil immunity to Texans who lawfully defend themselves.
Reported favorably as substituted by the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee on March 26.
🔹 SB 1730 – Kyle’s Law (Sen. Hall): Senate companion to HB 170.
Passed the Senate. Awaiting House action.
🔹 HB 2879 – Aleah’s Law (Rep. Isaac): Protects renters from eviction when using lawful self-defense.
Placed on the General State Calendar for May 15.
🔹 HB 3053 (Rep. Virdell): Prohibits municipal and county firearm buyback programs that aim to remove firearms from circulation, reduce civilian ownership, or allow anonymous firearm sales.
Passed the House on May 13 with strong support; now awaiting Senate consideration.
🔹 HB 2458 (Rep. Virdell): Establishes a legal defense to prosecution for aggravated assault when force is justified.
Passed the House on May 13; referred to the Senate Criminal Justice Committee on May 14.
🔹 SB 1065 (Sen. Hall): Stops the disarming of gun owners on public property leased to private entities (like the State Fair).
Passed the Senate — awaiting House vote.
🔹 HB 1085 (Rep. Curry): Promotes hunting safety and outdoor education in public high schools by offering a lifetime recreation and outdoor pursuits course to satisfy PE requirements.
Placed on the General State Calendar for May 14 — now eligible for a full House vote.
🔹 SB 1362 (Sen. Hughes): Prohibits enforcement of red flag laws in Texas.
Passed the Senate; reported favorably by House committee on May 12.
🛑 Not One Anti-Gun Bill Is Moving
Thanks to your calls and emails, not a single bill that would infringe on your Second Amendment rights advanced this session. That is a testament to your vigilance—and GOA’s determination to stop bad policy before it takes root in Texas.
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Because of you, we’re not just defending the Second Amendment—we’re advancing it.