Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.

SB 356 amends Texas Penal Code Section 46.06 to strengthen restrictions on firearm transfers. It prohibits selling, giving, or transferring firearms to specific high-risk groups, including minors under 18, individuals under active protective orders, people convicted of felonies within five years of release, and those who are intoxicated. The bill also makes it an offense to knowingly provide false information on firearm transfer forms required by state or federal law. These changes directly affect firearm sellers, dealers, and individuals in the prohibited categories who attempt to obtain or transfer firearms. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to offenses committed after that date.