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TX HB5416

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Bryant

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense for transporting a firearm to Mexico with intent to sell, or purchasing a firearm with intent to transport it to Mexico for distribution
  • Exempts conduct that is otherwise authorized by federal law from the prohibition
  • Classifies the new offense as a state jail felony (punishable by 180 days to 2 years in state jail)
  • Amends Section 46.02 of the Texas Penal Code by adding new subsections
  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a prohibition on carrying a firearm across the international border of this state into Mexico; creating a criminal offense.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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