Relating to the repeal of the authority of a commanding officer of the state militia to prohibit the sale or exchange of arms, ammunition, or explosives.
HB 915 repeals a provision that allowed Texas state militia commanders to prohibit the sale or exchange of firearms, ammunition, or explosives. It removes this specific authority from militia commanders, eliminating their ability to block such transactions. The bill does not change civilian gun laws or create new restrictions on firearm sales. This change affects only the state militia's command structure regarding arms transactions, with no impact on public or private firearm regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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Referred to State Affairs
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
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