Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms.

SB 357 requires peace officers to report lost or stolen firearms to the Texas Department of Public Safety within 24 hours of receiving a report from the owner. The department must then forward these reports to the National Crime Information Center. The bill also creates limited liability protection: firearm owners who report the loss or theft to law enforcement within 24 hours of discovering it cannot be held legally liable for harm caused by that firearm afterward. This law applies only to incidents occurring on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. The bill directly affects firearm owners who must report losses/stolen weapons promptly to avoid potential liability.