Texas HB547 mandates reporting lost or stolen firearms to peace officers within 24 hours, creating a criminal offense for failure to report.

Texas HB547 amends the Government Code to require peace officers to report lost or stolen firearms to the department, including owner's name, firearm details, and awareness date. The department must then send these reports to the National Crime Information Center. The Penal Code is amended to establish a Class C misdemeanor for firearm owners who fail to report a lost or stolen firearm within 24 hours, escalating to a Class B misdemeanor if previously convicted. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB547 mandates reporting lost or stolen firearms to peace officers within 24 hours, creating a criminal offense for failure to report.

Texas HB547 amends the Government Code to require peace officers to report lost or stolen firearms to the department, including owner's name, firearm details, and awareness date. The department must then send these reports to the National Crime Information Center. The Penal Code is amended to establish a Class C misdemeanor for firearm owners who fail to report a lost or stolen firearm within 24 hours, escalating to a Class B misdemeanor if previously convicted. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.