SB 706 – Universal recognition of handgun licenses

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Senate Journal Page: 621

SB 706 enhances Second Amendment protections by allowing universal recognition of out-of-state handgun licenses in Texas, ensuring lawful gun owners can exercise their rights without bureaucratic barriers. By eliminating unnecessary government oversight and annual reciprocity determinations, the bill reduces administrative costs and regulatory burdens. Additionally, it aligns Texas law with constitutional carry principles while maintaining Texas’ position as a leader in personal freedom and self-defense rights. For these reasons, TFR supports SB 706.

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Vote Breakdown:
26
5
  • Pro-Taxpayer
  • Anti-Taxpayer
  • Absent
  • Speaker
  • Absent, Excused
  • Present, not voting
  • Not Applicable
LegislatorDistrictPartyVote
Carol Alvarado
6 Democrat
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Paul Bettencourt
7 Republican
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Brian Birdwell
22 Republican
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César Blanco
29 Democrat
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Donna Campbell
25 Republican
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Molly Cook
15 Democrat
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Brandon Creighton
4 Republican
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Sarah Eckhardt
14 Democrat
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Pete Flores
24 Republican
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Roland Gutierrez
19 Democrat
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Brent Hagenbuch
30 Republican
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Bob Hall
2 Republican
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Kelly Hancock
9 Republican
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Juan Hinojosa
20 Democrat
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Adam Hinojosa
27 Republican
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Joan Huffman
17 Republican
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Bryan Hughes
1 Republican
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Nathan Johnson
16 Democrat
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Phil King
10 Republican
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Lois Kolkhorst
18 Republican
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José Menéndez
26 Democrat
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Mayes Middleton
11 Republican
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Borris Miles
13 Democrat
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Robert Nichols
3 Republican
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Tan Parker
12 Republican
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Angela Paxton
8 Republican
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Charles Perry
28 Republican
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Charles Schwertner
5 Republican
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Kevin Sparks
31 Republican
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Royce West
23 Democrat
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Judith Zaffirini
21 Democrat
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