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TX HB397
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Suleman Lalani
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AI Summary
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Requires private firearm sellers (non-licensed dealers) to obtain a national instant criminal background check through a licensed firearms dealer before transferring a firearm to another person
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Exempts transfers where the seller is a licensed firearms dealer or when selling/transferring directly to a licensed firearms dealer
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Creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for violating the background check requirement for private firearm transfers
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Requires licensed firearms dealers to conduct the background check when requested and notify the seller of the results
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Allows licensed firearms dealers to charge a reasonable fee for conducting background checks on private transfers
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
CRIMINAL RECORDS
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
2/28/2025