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TX HB2380

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mihaela Plesa

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the minimum age for firearm transfers from 18 to 21 years old, making it an offense to intentionally or knowingly sell, rent, lease, or give any firearm to a person younger than 21

  • Maintains the existing prohibition on transferring clubs and location-restricted knives to children younger than 18 years old

  • Creates an exception for firearm transfers to persons under 21 when necessary for official duties as a peace officer or member of the U.S. armed forces or state military forces

  • Classifies a violation involving transfer of a handgun to a person under 21 as a state jail felony, while other violations remain a Class A misdemeanor

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms to certain recipients.

Weapons

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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