Texas HB2382 amends the Penal Code to create a criminal offense for unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.

Texas HB2382 amends the Penal Code to redefine and expand the offense of unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons. The bill specifies that a person commits an offense if they sell, rent, lease, loan, or give a handgun to someone intending to use it unlawfully or in the commission of a crime. It also prohibits selling, renting, leasing, loaning, or giving firearms or ammunition to individuals prohibited by state or federal law.

Texas HB2382 amends the Penal Code to create a criminal offense for unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.

Texas HB2382 amends the Penal Code to redefine and expand the offense of unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons. The bill specifies that a person commits an offense if they sell, rent, lease, loan, or give a handgun to someone intending to use it unlawfully or in the commission of a crime. It also prohibits selling, renting, leasing, loaning, or giving firearms or ammunition to individuals prohibited by state or federal law.