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Texas · 89th Legislature Regular Session
HB2250Relating to the criminal offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Direction
Firearmsstorage minorsAI label
↓Restricts gun accessmodel confidence 90%
Expands the definition of 'child' to under 18 (from under 17), narrows what counts as 'secure' storage to require a locked container or trigger lock (removing broader 'reasonable steps' language), removes the 'readily dischargeable' qualifier and one affirmative defense, so more criminal liability.
"Secure" means to: (A) render a firearm inaccessible or unusable to any person other than the owner by storing the firearm, unloaded, in a locked container that is properly sealed; or (B) temporarily render a firearm inoperable by a trigger lock or other means.
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Filed (completed)
Committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both
Governor
Law
Status: Died (session ended)
Last action
2025-03-14: Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Filed
2025-01-30
Committee
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends Texas Penal Code §46.13 on the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child by changing the age threshold, tightening the definition of secure storage, removing the 'readily dischargeable' requirement, and eliminating one affirmative defense, resulting in broader application of the criminal offense.
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HB658Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; increasing a criminal penalty.↓Restricts gun access Filed
HB672Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.↑Expands gun access=No change to gun access Filed