Help us keep you informed about new legislation that could effect your right to bear arms. Even a small donation helps us keep this running. Please consider signing up for a paying membership or making a donation, every little bit helps.

toggle menu

Proposed Texas Firearm Legislation HB220

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Relating to the offense of unlawful transfer of handguns and other firearms and to the duties of certain entities with respect to handgun licenses that are active, suspended, or revoked; creating a criminal offense.

Subject: Electronic Information Systems: Weapons: INTERNET: PEACE OFFICERS: PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

Description: Relating to the offense of unlawful transfer of handguns and other firearms and to the duties of certain entities with respect to handgun licenses that are active, suspended, or revoked; creating a criminal offense.

Session: 88th Legislature Regular Session

Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars

Last Action Date: May 5, 2023

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

6 sponsors: Vikki Goodwin (D); Ron Reynolds (D); Lina Ortega (D); John Bucy (D); Julie Johnson (D); James Talarico (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 4% (6 of 150)

History
Chamber Date Action
House May 5, 2023 Committee report sent to Calendars
House May 4, 2023 Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
House May 4, 2023 Committee report distributed
House Apr 27, 2023 Reported favorably as substituted
House Apr 27, 2023 Considered in formal meeting
House Apr 27, 2023 Committee substitute considered in committee
House Apr 19, 2023 Left pending in committee
House Apr 19, 2023 Considered in public hearing
House Apr 19, 2023 Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
House Apr 18, 2023 Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
House Feb 23, 2023 Referred to Community Safety, Select
House Feb 23, 2023 Read first time
House Nov 14, 2022 Filed
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Comm Sub May 4, 2023 state link bill text
Introduced Nov 14, 2022 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

Discuss this bill and other firearm related topics in our discussion forum