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TX HB3053

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wesley Virdell

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Texas municipalities and counties from adopting or enforcing ordinances, orders, or other measures to organize, sponsor, or participate in firearm buyback programs

  • Specifically bans programs intended to remove firearms from circulation, reduce civilian firearm ownership, or allow individuals to sell firearms without fear of criminal prosecution

  • Amends Chapter 280 of the Local Government Code by adding Section 280.005

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

  • Passed the House on May 13, 2025 (85-56) and the Senate on May 28, 2025 (20-11)

Legislative Description

Relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs.

County Government

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/19/2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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