Texas HB313 prohibits the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients and creates a criminal offense.

Texas HB313 amends the Penal Code to prohibit the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients. It creates a criminal offense for selling, renting, leasing, loaning, or giving a handgun to certain individuals, including minors and those with active protective orders. It also prohibits the sale of semiautomatic rifles to individuals under 21 unless certain conditions are met. Exceptions include transfers to peace officers or honorably discharged military personnel. The bill increases penalties for certain firearm transfers and false statements on firearm purchase forms.

Texas HB313 prohibits the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients and creates a criminal offense.

Texas HB313 amends the Penal Code to prohibit the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients. It creates a criminal offense for selling, renting, leasing, loaning, or giving a handgun to certain individuals, including minors and those with active protective orders. It also prohibits the sale of semiautomatic rifles to individuals under 21 unless certain conditions are met. Exceptions include transfers to peace officers or honorably discharged military personnel. The bill increases penalties for certain firearm transfers and false statements on firearm purchase forms.