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TX HB2393

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Trey Martinez Fischer

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds devices designed to convert handguns into automatic weapons (such as auto sears or "Glock switches") to the list of prohibited weapons under Texas Penal Code Section 46.05

  • Makes it a criminal offense to intentionally or knowingly possess, manufacture, transport, repair, or sell such conversion devices unless registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record

  • Exempts devices that are registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives or classified as curios or relics by the U.S. Department of Justice

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; prior offenses remain governed by existing law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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