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TX SB130
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hall
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AI Summary
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Declares that firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured entirely in Texas from basic materials and remaining within state borders are not subject to federal law or regulation, including registration requirements under Congress's interstate commerce authority
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Defines "firearm accessory" to include telescopic/laser sights, magazines, sound suppressors, folding stocks, grips, speedloaders, ammunition carriers, and target illumination lights
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Requires firearms manufactured and sold under this law to be clearly stamped with "Made in Texas" on a central metallic part such as the receiver or frame
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Excludes certain items from the exemption: firearms requiring more than one person to operate, firearms with bore diameter over 1.5 inches using smokeless powder, explosive ammunition, and fully automatic weapons capable of firing more than two shots per trigger pull
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Requires the Texas Attorney General to seek a federal court declaratory judgment confirming the law's constitutionality when notified by a Texas resident of their intent to manufacture qualifying firearms, accessories, or ammunition
Legislative Description
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Business & Commerce
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
2/3/2025