Texas HB432 mandates national instant criminal background checks for private firearm transfers, creating a criminal offense for violations.

HB432 amends the Texas Business & Commerce Code to introduce Chapter 205, regulating private firearm transfers. It requires a national instant criminal background check for private transfers, except when the transferor is a licensed firearms dealer or the parties are closely related. Violation of these requirements is a Class A misdemeanor. Licensed firearms dealers must perform the background checks and notify the transferor of the results, and may charge a reasonable fee for the service. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB432 mandates national instant criminal background checks for private firearm transfers, creating a criminal offense for violations.

HB432 amends the Texas Business & Commerce Code to introduce Chapter 205, regulating private firearm transfers. It requires a national instant criminal background check for private transfers, except when the transferor is a licensed firearms dealer or the parties are closely related. Violation of these requirements is a Class A misdemeanor. Licensed firearms dealers must perform the background checks and notify the transferor of the results, and may charge a reasonable fee for the service. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.