Bill > SB195

This bill modifies Texas' Penal Code to establish a mandatory 30-day waiting period for firearm sales to individuals between 18 and 21 years old, creating new restrictions on firearm transfers. The legislation adds a provision that makes it illegal to sell, rent, or lease a firearm to a person aged 18-20 and immediately deliver the weapon, requiring sellers to wait at least 30 days after the sale or lease agreement before transferring the firearm. The bill provides exceptions for peace officers and military personnel, who can receive firearms without the waiting period. Additionally, the bill adjusts criminal penalties, making violations of this new provision a state jail felony. The changes will apply only to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, and are designed to add an additional layer of regulation to firearm sales to younger adults. The modifications aim to potentially reduce impulsive firearm purchases by younger individuals by introducing a mandatory waiting period that allows for a cooling-off period between the transaction and the actual transfer of the weapon.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB195