Bill Text: TX HB286 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to a study by the Department of Public Safety on stolen firearms.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-11-12 - Filed [HB286 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HB286-Introduced.html

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89R2678 KRM-D
By: Morales of Harris H.B. No. 286

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study by the Department of Public Safety on stolen
firearms.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. In this Act:
(1) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety
of the State of Texas.
(2) "Firearm" has the meaning assigned by Section
46.01, Penal Code.
SECTION 2. STUDY ON STOLEN FIREARMS. The department shall,
using any available data, conduct a study to determine the extent to
which stolen firearms have been used to commit offenses in this
state since January 1, 1980.
SECTION 3. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2026, the
department shall submit a report regarding the results of the study
to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house
of representatives, and each standing committee of the legislature
with primary jurisdiction over criminal justice matters.
SECTION 4. EXPIRATION. This Act expires February 1, 2027.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
1, 2025.