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TX HB2381

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mihaela Plesa

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires firearm owners to report lost or stolen firearms to a peace officer or law enforcement agency within 10 days of becoming aware of the loss or theft

  • Creates a Class C misdemeanor for failure to report, which increases to a Class B misdemeanor for repeat offenders with prior convictions under this section

  • Mandates peace officers who receive lost or stolen firearm reports to submit the information to the Texas Department of Public Safety, including the owner's name, firearm information, and date the owner discovered the loss or theft

  • Requires the Department of Public Safety to regularly transmit all lost or stolen firearm reports to the National Crime Information Center

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.

Crimes

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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