House bill · 89R

HB 889

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; increasing a criminal penalty.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Mar 6
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
Mar 6, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 6, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

Joe MoodyD

In committee

Homeland Security & Public Safety
House
Referred Mar 6, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Criminal Procedure: General Criminal Procedure: Sentencing & Punishment Minors: Health & Safety Weapons

Bill text

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