Texas HB3053 prohibits municipalities and counties from organizing firearm buyback programs.
Texas HB3053 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit municipalities and counties from adopting or enforcing measures that organize, sponsor, or participate in firearm buyback programs. These programs are defined as those that purchase or offer to purchase firearms with the intent to remove firearms from circulation, reduce the number of firearms owned by civilians, or allow individuals to sell firearms without fear of criminal prosecution.
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