Texas HB579 prohibits the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients and increases criminal penalties.

Texas HB579 amends the Penal Code to prohibit the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to individuals under 21 years old. It also increases penalties for selling firearms to intoxicated individuals, those with active protective orders, and those convicted of felonies within five years. The changes apply to offenses committed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB579 prohibits the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients and increases criminal penalties.

Texas HB579 amends the Penal Code to prohibit the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to individuals under 21 years old. It also increases penalties for selling firearms to intoxicated individuals, those with active protective orders, and those convicted of felonies within five years. The changes apply to offenses committed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.