Texas HB1150 prohibits the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients and creates a criminal offense.

Texas HB1150 amends the Penal Code to prohibit the transfer of semiautomatic rifles with a caliber greater than .22 to individuals under 21, except to peace officers or honorably discharged U.S. armed forces members. It also prohibits selling handguns to those under 18, those under protective orders, or those convicted of felonies within five years of release from confinement or supervision. The bill increases penalties for selling firearms to intoxicated individuals or those prohibited by law and for making false statements on firearm purchase forms.

Texas HB1150 prohibits the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients and creates a criminal offense.

Texas HB1150 amends the Penal Code to prohibit the transfer of semiautomatic rifles with a caliber greater than .22 to individuals under 21, except to peace officers or honorably discharged U.S. armed forces members. It also prohibits selling handguns to those under 18, those under protective orders, or those convicted of felonies within five years of release from confinement or supervision. The bill increases penalties for selling firearms to intoxicated individuals or those prohibited by law and for making false statements on firearm purchase forms.