House bill · 89R

HB 1556

Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

Did not pass

Progress

92 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Dec 10
Referred to committee
Mar 12
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
Mar 12, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 12, 2025 · House
Filed
Dec 10, 2024 · House

Authors

Joe MoodyD

In committee

Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs
House
Referred Mar 12, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Crimes: Miscellaneous Weapons

Bill text

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