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TX HB2744
TX HB2744Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
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Introduced
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
In Committee
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to prohibit the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to individuals under 21 years old, with some exceptions such as for peace officers and military personnel. The bill also creates a new criminal offense for these unauthorized transfers and increases the penalty to a state jail felony. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (21)
Tracy King (D)*,
Rafael Anchía (D),
John Bucy (D),
Lulu Flores (D),
Erin Gámez (D),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
Ana Hernandez (D),
Ann Johnson (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Suleman Lalani (D),
Trey Martinez Fischer (D),
Christina Morales (D),
Penny Morales Shaw (D),
Lina Ortega (D),
Mihaela Plesa (D),
Ron Reynolds (D),
Jon Rosenthal (D),
James Talarico (D),
Shawn Thierry (R),
Chris Turner (D),
Gene Wu (D),
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars (on 05/10/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB2744 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB02744H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB02744H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB02744H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB02744I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB02744I.htm |
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