**Effective September 1, 2013**
SB 299 - Incidental display of a handgun by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Protects Texas Concealed Handgun Licensees against charges of unlawful carrying of a handgun if they accidentally or inadvertently display their firearm.
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HB 864 - Relating to a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
CHL classroom hours reduced from 10 hours to a minimum of 4 hours but not more than 6 hours.
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Unfortunately, HB700 - the open-carry bill, died in committee without receiving an up-or-down vote.