Relating to a prohibition on carrying a firearm across the international border of this state into Mexico; creating a criminal offense.

HB 5416 bans carrying firearms across the Texas-Mexico border with the intent to sell or distribute them in Mexico, unless federal law permits. It specifically targets individuals transporting firearms for commercial purposes, such as purchasing firearms to move into Mexico for sale. Violating this law would upgrade the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony under Texas Penal Code. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and directly affects people crossing the border with firearms for commercial purposes.