Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
HB 1617 would exempt firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured entirely within Texas from federal regulation, provided they remain within state borders. It directly affects Texas-based firearm manufacturers and consumers who purchase locally made items. The bill creates a new legal provision stating that intrastate-manufactured items not traveling across state lines are not subject to federal laws like registration requirements under interstate commerce authority. This policy change aims to align Texas manufacturing with the state's constitutional guarantees regarding firearm rights and state regulatory authority.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2025
Last action Apr 30, 2025
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6
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Committee
3
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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