Bill > HB2380

This bill amends Section 46.06 of the Texas Penal Code to modify restrictions on firearm transfers, specifically expanding prohibitions on selling or giving firearms to certain age groups. The bill now makes it an offense to sell, rent, lease, or give a firearm to a person younger than 21 years old, in addition to existing restrictions on transferring weapons to those under 18. An important exception is carved out for peace officers, military personnel, and state military forces who need firearms for official duties. The bill maintains existing prohibitions against selling firearms to intoxicated individuals, those with recent felony convictions, or individuals subject to protective orders. The penalties for violations vary, with most offenses classified as a Class A misdemeanor, but transfers of handguns to individuals under 21 are elevated to a state jail felony. The law will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will only apply to offenses committed on or after that date, ensuring that prior conduct is not retroactively criminalized.