Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms, ammunition, and other related items.
SB 1603 exempts sales and use taxes on firearms, ammunition, firearm accessories, and firearm safety equipment (like gun locks, safes, and training materials) in Texas. The bill amends the Tax Code to remove tax liability for these items when purchased, stored, or used. It applies to all buyers of these products within Texas and takes effect September 1, 2025. The exemption does not affect taxes owed before this date.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2025
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Mar 10, 2025
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Referred to Finance
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Adam Hinojosa
RRepublican
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