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TX HB226
TX HB226Relating to creating the criminal offense of the manufacture of a firearm without a federal license.
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Introduced
11/12/2024
11/12/2024
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to creating the criminal offense of the manufacture of a firearm without a federal license.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new criminal offense in the Texas Penal Code that makes it illegal to manufacture a firearm without holding a federal firearms manufacturing license, which is required under 18 U.S.C. Section 923. Specifically, any person who intentionally or knowingly manufactures a firearm without this federal license will be committing a Class A misdemeanor. The bill also includes a provision that allows for prosecution under both this new law and any other applicable laws if the same conduct violates multiple statutes. The new law is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and will be added as Section 46.051 to Chapter 46 of the Texas Penal Code. This legislation aims to regulate firearm manufacturing by ensuring that only licensed individuals can legally produce firearms, potentially enhancing public safety by creating an additional legal mechanism to control firearm production.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs (on 02/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB226 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00226I.htm |
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