Texas HB1617 exempts intrastate manufacture of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition from federal regulation.

Texas HB1617 aims to exempt the intrastate manufacture of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition from federal regulation. The bill defines "manufactured in this state" as items made in Texas from basic materials without significant imported parts. It declares that such items, remaining within Texas, are not subject to federal law or regulation. Exceptions include certain firearms and ammunition. The bill also mandates that firearms manufactured and sold in Texas must be stamped with "Made in Texas." The Attorney General must seek a declaratory judgment on the bill's constitutionality.

Texas HB1617 exempts intrastate manufacture of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition from federal regulation.

Texas HB1617 aims to exempt the intrastate manufacture of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition from federal regulation. The bill defines "manufactured in this state" as items made in Texas from basic materials without significant imported parts. It declares that such items, remaining within Texas, are not subject to federal law or regulation. Exceptions include certain firearms and ammunition. The bill also mandates that firearms manufactured and sold in Texas must be stamped with "Made in Texas." The Attorney General must seek a declaratory judgment on the bill's constitutionality.