Relating to prohibiting 3D-printed firearms; creating an offense.

SB 1711 prohibits the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of 3D-printed firearms (defined as any firearm or major component made via 3D printing) and bans distributing digital files designed to create such weapons in Texas. It directly affects individuals and businesses in Texas who produce or share these items, with exemptions for law enforcement, licensed firearm manufacturers (under federal/state rules), and approved research institutions. The bill creates a third-degree felony for violating the firearm prohibition and a Class A misdemeanor for sharing digital schematics. It applies only to offenses occurring on or after the bill's effective date, not past actions.