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TX HB4451
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Briscoe Cain
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AI Summary
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Removes "machine gun" from the list of prohibited weapons under Texas Penal Code Section 46.05, effectively legalizing possession, manufacturing, transporting, repairing, and selling of machine guns under state law
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Repeals Section 46.01(9) of the Penal Code, which contains the definition of "machine gun"
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Maintains existing restrictions on explosive weapons and short-barrel firearms, which remain prohibited unless registered with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives or classified as curios or relics
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; offenses committed before remain subject to prior law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to possessing, manufacturing, transporting, repairing, or selling a machine gun.
Weapons
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
4/3/2025