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TX SB808

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "machine gun" from a firearm capable of shooting more than two shots automatically to more than one shot automatically with a single trigger function

  • Creates a new legal definition for "machine gun conversion device" as any part or combination of parts intended to convert a firearm to automatic fire capability

  • Adds machine gun conversion devices to the list of prohibited weapons that are illegal to possess, manufacture, transport, repair, or sell

  • Establishes an affirmative defense for possession of machine gun conversion devices that are registered with the ATF's National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record or classified as curios or relics

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of a machine gun or a machine gun conversion device.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/7/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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