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TX HB623

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ron Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense under Texas Penal Code Section 46.055 for knowingly selling, renting, leasing, or otherwise transferring a semiautomatic rifle

  • Makes it illegal to even offer to sell, rent, lease, or transfer a semiautomatic rifle

  • Classifies the offense as a state jail felony (punishable by 180 days to 2 years in state jail and up to $10,000 fine under Texas law)

  • Allows prosecution under this new law in addition to any other applicable laws for the same conduct

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful transfer of a semiautomatic rifle.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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