Policy Advocacy

Legislative Gun Safety Bills: A 2023 Guide

Lock Arms for Life advocates for responsible legislation to make firearm ownership safer. Last year our work resulted in a State of Texas safety appropriation and a budget for safe storage communication.

Community Safety, Select committee

HB 853

Representative Gervin-Hawkins — relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month

HB 2242

Representative Howard — relating to the use of dynamic message signs for the Keep ‘EM Safe Texas Gun Storage Campaign.

HCR 36

Guillen Urging Congress to ensure that the survivors and surviving families of the Sutherland Springs mass shooting receive compensation.

Youth Health and Safety, Select committee

HB 2090

Representative Manuel — relating to an elective course on community safety, firearm safety, and mental health for certain public high school students.

HB 2976

Representative Guillen — relating to elective courses on firearm safety for public high school students.

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee

HB 3545

Representative Moody — Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.

Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee for funds DPS budget

To see the latest progress on Texas legislation go to: https://capitol.texas.gov