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TX HB877
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Moody
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AI Summary
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Creates a new criminal offense for knowingly purchasing or receiving a firearm magazine as a loan or gift while the person is prohibited under state or federal law from possessing the type of firearm for which the magazine is designed
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Defines "magazine" as a detachable ammunition feeding device
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Prohibits sellers from transmitting, using, or preserving information collected during such magazine sales for any firearm owner registry or database, with exceptions for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), Texas Crime Information Center, and National Crime Information Center databases
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Amends Section 46.06 of the Texas Penal Code, which governs unlawful transfer of certain weapons
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain firearm magazines to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/6/2025