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TX HB2434
TX HB2434Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Government Code to require peace officers who receive a report of a lost or stolen firearm from the owner to report the loss or theft to the Department of Public Safety. The Department must then regularly send all such reports to the National Crime Information Center. The bill also creates a new criminal offense under the Texas Penal Code, making it a Class C misdemeanor for a firearm owner to fail to report the loss or theft of their firearm to a law enforcement agency within 24 hours of becoming aware of it. The offense is elevated to a Class B misdemeanor for repeat offenders.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Community Safety, Select (on 03/13/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB2434 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB02434I.htm |
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