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Texas · 89th Legislature Regular Session
HB1617Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Direction
Firearmspreemption sanctuaryAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 90%
Declares that firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured and kept entirely within Texas are not subject to federal regulation under the commerce clause, so less federal restriction on their manufacture.
A firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured in this state and remains in this state is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
✓ Quote verified word for word in the bill text
Firearmsweapon accessory restrictionsAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 80%
Defines and exempts firearm accessories (including suppressors, magazines, folding stocks) manufactured and kept in-state from federal regulation, so greater ability to make and possess them without federal oversight.
"Firearm accessory" means an item that is used in conjunction with or mounted on a firearm but is not essential to the basic function of a firearm. The term includes a telescopic or laser sight, magazine, flash or sound suppressor, folding or aftermarket stock and grip, speedloader, ammunition carrier, and light for target illumination.
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FirearmsotherAI label
=No change to gun accessmodel confidence 70%
Requires marking of in-state manufactured firearms with "Made in Texas" and directs the attorney general to seek a federal declaratory judgment upholding the chapter, with no net change to the ability to buy, own, carry or make firearms.
A firearm manufactured and sold in this state must have the words "Made in Texas" clearly stamped on a central metallic part, such as the receiver or frame.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill creates a state-level exemption from federal regulation for intrastate manufacture of firearms, accessories (including suppressors and magazines), and ammunition that remain in Texas, invoking the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments and Texas Constitution; this expands the axis for firearms by reducing federal restrictions on manufacture and possession of such items (including what would otherwise be regulated accessories), while the marking requirement and AG litigation provision are neutral.
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HB103Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of reckless discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities and counties.↓Restricts gun access=No change to gun access Filed
HB712Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate or prohibit the carrying of a firearm on the premises of certain libraries↓Restricts gun access↓Restricts gun access Filed
HB173Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a crimin↓Restricts gun access↓Restricts gun access Filed
Hearings and calendar
2025-04-30 08:00 · Hearing · House State Affairs Committee Hearing JHR 140