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TX HB481
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Terry Meza
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AI Summary
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Defines "large-capacity magazine" as a detachable ammunition feeding device capable of accepting more than 10 rounds, excluding .22 caliber tube feeders, lever-action tubular magazines, and permanently disabled or inoperable magazines
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Makes knowingly possessing a large-capacity magazine or transferring one to another person (through sale, rental, lease, loan, gift, or other means) a Class A misdemeanor
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Provides a defense for peace officers and members of the armed forces or state military forces acting in official duties or traveling to/from their place of assignment
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Grandfathers existing ownership by providing a defense to prosecution for possession if the person lawfully possessed the magazine on August 31, 2025
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
2/28/2025