HB 170 (Kyle’s Law) and HB 644 (Civil Immunity for Pro-Gun Businesses)—both passed by the House Committee on Civil Jurisprudence on March 26—have since been trapped in the Calendars Committee, which is chaired by moderate Republican Rep. Todd Hunter.
“The House Calendars Committee needs to act—now,” said Chris McNutt, President of Texas Gun Rights (TXGR). “These bills are common sense protections for law-abiding Texans and businesses, and we can’t let the session end without them.”
Kyle’s Law (HB 170): Protecting Gun Owners From Civil Ruin
- Passed 10-1 out of the House Committee on Civil Jurisprudence on March 26.
- Even Democrat Speaker Pro-tem Joe Moody supported the bill.
- Stuck in Calendars since April 10.
HB 644: Shielding Pro-Gun Businesses From Lawsuits
- Passed the House Committee on Civil Jurisprudence with a 6-5 party-line vote on March 26.
- Also sitting idle in Calendars.
Approaching Deadlines Could Kill These Bills
- May 12: Last day for House committees to advance House bills.
- May 15: Last day for the full House to consider House bills on second reading.
Without immediate action by the Calendars Committee, these bills will die without ever receiving a vote.
The Texas House Calendars Committee holds the fate of Kyle’s Law and HB 644 in its hands. Whether they stand with gun owners or let the clock run out remains to be seen—but Texas Gun Rights is making sure they feel the pressure.
- SB 1362: Bans red flag gun confiscation laws.
- SB 1596: Removes short-barreled firearms from the state’s prohibited weapons list, prepping for a potential federal repeal of such NFA restrictions.
- SB 1065: Nearing passage, this bill closes loopholes that allow firearm bans on taxpayer-owned property—directly addressing the State Fair of Texas carry ban.
“The Senate is doing its job,” McNutt added. “It’s time for the House to catch up.”
Chairman Todd Hunter can be reached at (512) 463-0672. Contact information for the rest of committee members can be found here: 
House Calendars Committee Members
“Texans need to speak up and remind these legislators that their Second Amendment rights aren’t up for negotiation,” McNutt said. “These bills deserve a vote.”
