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TX HB2356
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mihaela Plesa
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AI Summary
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Adds devices designed to convert handguns into automatic weapons (commonly known as "auto sears" or "Glock switches") to the list of prohibited weapons under Texas Penal Code Section 46.05
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Makes it a criminal offense to intentionally or knowingly possess, manufacture, transport, repair, or sell such conversion devices that enable a handgun to fire multiple shots with a single trigger pull
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Provides an exception for devices registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; offenses committed before remain governed by prior law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain devices intended to modify handguns.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/14/2025