Texas HB320 prohibits the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients and increases the criminal penalty for certain firearm-related.

Texas HB320 amends the Penal Code to prohibit the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to individuals under 21 years old. It also increases the criminal penalty for selling, renting, leasing, or giving a handgun to a minor or a semiautomatic rifle to someone under 21. Additionally, the bill enhances penalties for selling firearms to individuals with active protective orders or those convicted of a felony within the last five years. The changes apply to offenses committed after October 1, 2025.

Texas HB320 prohibits the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients and increases the criminal penalty for certain firearm-related.

Texas HB320 amends the Penal Code to prohibit the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to individuals under 21 years old. It also increases the criminal penalty for selling, renting, leasing, or giving a handgun to a minor or a semiautomatic rifle to someone under 21. Additionally, the bill enhances penalties for selling firearms to individuals with active protective orders or those convicted of a felony within the last five years. The changes apply to offenses committed after October 1, 2025.