Texas HB2241 aims to restrict assault weapons,.50 caliber rifles, and unserialized firearms, creating civil law prohibitions and enforcement.
Texas HB2241 addresses the proliferation of assault weapons,.50 caliber rifles, and unserialized firearms, asserting these pose threats to public safety and security. It prohibits the manufacture, distribution, transportation, importation, sale, loan, or transfer of these firearms within the state. The bill defines "assault weapon" and "unserialized firearm," and specifies exemptions for certain pistols used in Olympic target shooting. It allows private civil actions for violations, awarding injunctive relief, statutory damages, and attorney's fees.
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