Texas HB2571 amends the prosecution of unlawful carrying and transfer of certain weapons, including location-restricted knives and firearms.

Texas HB2571 amends the Texas Penal Code to redefine and penalize the unlawful carrying and transfer of certain weapons. It specifies that carrying a location-restricted knife on one's person is an offense if the person is younger than 21 and not on their own premises, in their vehicle, or under a guardian's supervision. The bill also penalizes selling, renting, leasing, loaning, or giving a handgun to someone intending to use it unlawfully or to a minor.

Texas HB2571 amends the prosecution of unlawful carrying and transfer of certain weapons, including location-restricted knives and firearms.

Texas HB2571 amends the Texas Penal Code to redefine and penalize the unlawful carrying and transfer of certain weapons. It specifies that carrying a location-restricted knife on one's person is an offense if the person is younger than 21 and not on their own premises, in their vehicle, or under a guardian's supervision. The bill also penalizes selling, renting, leasing, loaning, or giving a handgun to someone intending to use it unlawfully or to a minor.