Relating to the unlawful acquisition of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1385 amends Texas law to define specific unlawful firearm transfers as criminal offenses, directly affecting gun sellers, dealers, and individuals attempting illegal transactions. The bill prohibits selling or giving handguns to people intending unlawful use, minors under 18, intoxicated individuals, felons within five years of release, or those subject to active protective orders. It also makes it illegal to purchase firearms while under a protective order, make false statements on firearm transfer forms, or acquire firearms to deliver to prohibited persons. Violations are typically Class A misdemeanors, but selling to minors with handguns or making false statements/felony acquisitions become state jail felonies. The law applies only to offenses occurring after its effective date.