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TX HB3669

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Guillen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 46.01(3) of the Texas Penal Code to explicitly exclude stun guns (as defined by Section 38.14) from the legal definition of "firearm" for purposes of criminal offenses

  • Maintains existing exclusions from the firearm definition for antique or curio firearms manufactured before 1899 and replicas of such firearms that do not use rimfire or centerfire ammunition

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain governed by former law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.

Crimes

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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