Texas HB1599 mandates a handgun safety course for handgun transfers, with penalties for non-compliance.

HB1599 requires individuals to complete a handgun safety course before transferring a handgun. The Department of Public Safety will establish course standards and issue completion certificates. The bill also outlines penalties for illegal handgun transfers, including sales to minors or those with protective orders. Effective January 1, 2026, failure to verify a safety course certificate during a transfer will be an offense. The public safety director must implement these rules by December 1, 2025.

Texas HB1599 mandates a handgun safety course for handgun transfers, with penalties for non-compliance.

HB1599 requires individuals to complete a handgun safety course before transferring a handgun. The Department of Public Safety will establish course standards and issue completion certificates. The bill also outlines penalties for illegal handgun transfers, including sales to minors or those with protective orders. Effective January 1, 2026, failure to verify a safety course certificate during a transfer will be an offense. The public safety director must implement these rules by December 1, 2025.