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TX SB2284
Bill
Status
5/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adam Hinojosa
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AI Summary
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Expands Texas state preemption laws to include archery equipment (long bows, recurved bows, compound bows, crossbows, arrows, and accessories) alongside firearms, air guns, and knives, prohibiting municipalities and counties from regulating their transfer, possession, carrying, ownership, storage, transportation, licensing, registration, or commerce
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Prohibits local governments from requiring firearm or archery equipment owners to obtain liability insurance coverage for damages resulting from negligent or willful acts
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Reduces the minimum lot size threshold for county regulation of bow and arrow hunting from 10 acres to 7 acres in unincorporated subdivision areas
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Removes municipal authority to regulate firearms under fire safety provisions, while retaining authority to regulate fireworks and storage of gunpowder/explosives
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Passed the Senate 23-8 on May 6, 2025, and the House 96-43 on May 15, 2025; takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate certain matters related to firearms, air guns, archery equipment, and other weapons and related supplies.
County Government
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
5/28/2025