Bill > HB808

This bill introduces new regulations for firearm sales at gun shows in Texas, defining a "gun show" as an event with three or more individuals displaying firearms where an admission or display fee is charged. The bill establishes two new criminal offenses: one for individual sellers and another for gun show promoters. Individual sellers must now conduct a National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) when selling a firearm at a gun show and maintain a record of the sale, with exceptions for sales to peace officers or licensed handgun carriers. Gun show promoters are required to provide advance notice to local law enforcement, ensure background checks are conducted for non-licensed dealer sales, and prominently display notices about background check requirements. Violations of these new rules are classified as Class A misdemeanors. The law will take effect on September 1, 2025, with the requirement for advance notice to law enforcement applying to gun shows held on or after October 1, 2025. These provisions aim to enhance background check compliance and provide more oversight of firearm sales at gun shows.

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