Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain firearm magazines to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense.

HB 877 prohibits individuals legally barred from firearm possession (such as convicted felons or those under active protective orders) from knowingly purchasing or receiving firearm magazines. It creates a criminal offense for such transfers under Texas Penal Code Section 46.06(a)(8). The bill also prevents sellers from using purchase details to build registries of firearm owners or magazines, except for required background checks (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) or state crime databases. This law would directly affect prohibited persons attempting to obtain magazines, not the general public. The bill is currently in committee referral and has not yet been voted on.