SB1053

THE CONTEXT: Statute governs the issuance, suspension, revocation and recognition of CCWs. DPS must issue a permit to applicants who meet specific eligibility criteria, including age, citizenship, lack of disqualifying criminal or mental health history and proof of firearms competence.

WHAT THE BILL DID: The final vetoed version would instruct DPS to charge a separate fee for resident and non-resident CCW permitting; the resident fee must be 10% of fee charged to non-residents.

WHY IT MATTERED: The practical reason for this bill was to turn the Legislature's standard for concealed weapons permits into an enforceable rule. It would instruct DPS to charge a separate fee for resident and non-resident CCW permitting; the resident fee must be 10% of fee charged to non-residents, rather than leave the current rule unchanged.