Texas HB4159 mandates marking of unmarked firearms, prohibits their sale, and criminalizes manufacturing or possessing certain firearms and.
Texas HB4159 requires owners of unmarked firearms to apply for a unique serial number or mark from the state and affix it to the firearm. Manufacturers and assemblers must also apply for a serial number and affix it within ten days. The bill prohibits selling unmarked firearms except to law enforcement, who must destroy them. It criminalizes possessing, manufacturing, transporting, repairing, or selling certain firearms and components, including those made with 3D printers. The Texas Department of Public Safety will collect fees for serial numbers and publish statistics on its website.
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