HB 5416
AN ACT relating to a prohibition on carrying a firearm across the
House Bill
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
relating to a prohibition on carrying a firearm across the
Bill Text
relating to a prohibition on carrying a firearm across the international border of this state into Mexico; creating a criminal BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 46.02, Penal Code, is amended by adding Subsections (a-9) and (c) and amending Subsection (b) to read as (a-9) A person commits an offense if the person transports a firearm to Mexico with the intent to sell the firearm, or purchases a firearm with the intent to transport the firearm to Mexico for distribution, unless otherwise authorized by federal law. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), (d), or (e), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. (c) An offense under Subsection (a-9) is a state jail SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a prohibition on carrying a firearm across the
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