HB 920
AN ACT relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms,
House Bill
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
Committee
Not yet assigned
Fiscal Note
Not available
What This Bill Does
relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms,
Bill Text
relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms, ammunition, and other related items. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 151.3131, Tax Code, is amended to read as Sec. 151.3131. FIREARMS AND RELATED ITEMS [FIREARM SAFETY EQUIPMENT]. (a) In this section: (1) "Ammunition" has the meaning assigned by 18 U.S.C. (2) "Firearm" has the meaning assigned by 18 U.S.C. (3) "Firearm accessory" means an item used in conjunction with or mounted on a firearm that is not essential to the basic function of the firearm. (4) "Firearm [, "firearm] safety equipment" means a gun lock box, a gun safe, a barrel lock, a trigger lock, a firearm safety training manual or electronic publication, or another item designed to ensure the safe handling or storage of a firearm. (b) The sale, storage, use, or other consumption of a firearm, a firearm accessory, ammunition, or firearm safety equipment is exempted from the taxes imposed by this chapter. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act does not affect tax liability accruing before the effective date of this Act. That liability continues in effect as if this Act had not been enacted, and the former law is continued in effect for the collection of taxes due and for civil and criminal enforcement of SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms,
Related Guides
Learn more about tracking Texas legislation and working with lobbyists.
How to Read & Track Texas Bills
Master bill numbering, understand legislative language, and learn effective tracking strategies.
Understanding Texas Legislative Deadlines
Navigate the 140-day session with critical calendar dates and filing deadlines.
How Laws Get Made in Texas
Follow a bill's journey from filing to the governor's desk through committees and floor votes.
When Should Your Business Hire a Lobbyist?
Discover the signs that your business needs professional advocacy at the Texas Capitol.