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TX HB3436
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Trey Martinez Fischer
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 46.13(a)(1) of the Texas Penal Code to raise the age threshold in the definition of "child" from 17 to 18 years of age for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child
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Extends criminal liability for adults who negligently leave firearms accessible, now covering situations involving 17-year-olds in addition to younger minors
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; offenses committed before remain governed by the prior law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the definition of a child for purposes of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Minors
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/21/2025