Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses regarding the acquisition of firearms, firearm and ammunition smuggling, and terrorism.
What changed between versions
Updated Section 46.06 to change references from Chapters 16 and 19 to specific sections 20.02, 20.03, 20.04, and 20.06 for unlawful transfer offenses.
Added new subsections prohibiting the sale of handguns to persons subject to active protective orders and those prohibited from firearm possession under state or federal law.
Modified Section 46.14 to clarify that smuggling offenses apply when a person knowingly transports firearms acquired in violation of state or federal laws.
Updated penalty classifications for certain offenses, making handgun-related violations state jail felonies and adding specific felony classifications for protective order violations.
Reorganized Section 76.02(a) to list specific Penal Code sections that, when committed with intent to intimidate or coerce, constitute criminal offenses.
The effective date remains September 1, 2025, and the bill maintains standard legislative formatting for Texas state laws.
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