Increases the criminal penalty for making a firearm accessible to a child in Texas.

This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for making a firearm accessible to a child. Specifically, it changes the offense from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. The change applies only to offenses committed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date will be governed by the existing law.

Increases the criminal penalty for making a firearm accessible to a child in Texas.

This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal penalty for making a firearm accessible to a child. Specifically, it changes the offense from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. The change applies only to offenses committed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date will be governed by the existing law.