Texas HB5416 amends the Penal Code to prohibit transporting firearms to Mexico with intent to sell or distribute.
Texas HB5416 amends the Penal Code by adding a new subsection that makes it a criminal offense to transport a firearm to Mexico with the intent to sell or distribute it. The offense is classified as a state jail felony. The bill also specifies that, except under certain conditions, such an offense is a Class A misdemeanor. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.
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