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TX HB197
TX HB197Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a "large-capacity magazine," which is defined as a detachable ammunition feeding device that can hold more than 10 rounds. The offense is a Class A misdemeanor, with exceptions for law enforcement officers and members of the armed forces or state military forces in the course of their official duties. The bill also provides that the new offense can be prosecuted in addition to any other applicable offenses. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Community Safety, Select (on 02/23/2023)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB197 | 11/15/2022 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00197I.htm | 11/15/2022 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00197I.pdf | 11/15/2022 |
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