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TX HB2882
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carrie Isaac
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AI Summary
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Amends the Texas Penal Code definition of "short-barrel firearm" to explicitly exclude handguns equipped with stabilizing braces designed to assist with one-handed handling
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Current law defines short-barrel firearms as rifles with barrels under 16 inches, shotguns with barrels under 18 inches, or altered weapons with overall length under 26 inches
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The exclusion means handguns with stabilizing braces would not be subject to criminal offenses related to short-barrel firearms under Texas law
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain governed by former law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the definition of short-barrel firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.
Weapons
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/12/2025