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TX HB226

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Terry Meza

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense under Texas Penal Code Section 46.051 prohibiting the intentional or knowing manufacture of a firearm by any person who does not hold a federal firearms manufacturing license under 18 U.S.C. Section 923

  • Classifies the offense as a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine up to $4,000

  • Allows prosecution under both this new state law and any other applicable laws for the same conduct (dual prosecution provision)

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to creating the criminal offense of the manufacture of a firearm without a federal license.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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