Texas HB1692 amends the prosecution of unlawful firearm transfer offenses.

Texas HB1692 amends the Texas Penal Code to redefine the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm. The bill specifies that it is an offense to sell, rent, lease, loan, or give a handgun to someone knowing it will be used unlawfully or by a minor. It also criminalizes selling firearms to intoxicated individuals, those with active protective orders against them, and those convicted of felonies within five years. Additionally, it prohibits making false statements on firearm purchase forms while barred from firearm possession.

Texas HB1692 amends the prosecution of unlawful firearm transfer offenses.

Texas HB1692 amends the Texas Penal Code to redefine the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm. The bill specifies that it is an offense to sell, rent, lease, loan, or give a handgun to someone knowing it will be used unlawfully or by a minor. It also criminalizes selling firearms to intoxicated individuals, those with active protective orders against them, and those convicted of felonies within five years. Additionally, it prohibits making false statements on firearm purchase forms while barred from firearm possession.