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TX HB639
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Vikki Goodwin
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AI Summary
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Licensed firearms dealers must include a compatible firearm safety device (cable lock, trigger lock) or secure storage device (gun safe, gun case, gun cabinet) with every firearm sold or transferred, effective January 1, 2026
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Dealers must provide purchasers with a printed copy of a firearm safety information form developed by the Department of Public Safety and verbally notify them that firearm safety equipment is exempt from sales and use taxes
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The Department of Public Safety must develop and publish a printable information form on its website by December 1, 2025, covering safe firearm storage practices and the tax exemption for safety equipment
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The requirement to include a safety or storage device does not apply to firearm transfers made to licensed peace officers
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Applies only to federally licensed firearms dealers (licensed under 18 U.S.C. Section 923), not private sales
Legislative Description
Relating to the inclusion by a licensed firearms dealer of a firearm safety device or secure firearm storage device and certain information with the transfer of a firearm.
Weapons
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/4/2025