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TX HB2381
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mihaela Plesa
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Requires the Department of Public Safety to regularly transmit all lost or stolen firearm reports to the National Crime Information Center
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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