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

HB 2769 prohibits the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles (those with detachable magazines and caliber larger than .22) to anyone under 21 years old. It creates a criminal offense for violating this ban, with exceptions for transfers to peace officers or veterans honorably discharged from military service. The bill also adds a temporary loan exception for rifle use during authorized activities. Violations could result in criminal penalties under Texas Penal Code Section 46.06. This law directly affects individuals under 21 seeking to obtain these specific rifles, as well as sellers or transferors.