Texas HB808 creates criminal offenses for firearm sales at gun shows, requiring background checks and record-keeping.

Texas HB808 amends the Penal Code to establish criminal offenses related to firearm sales at gun shows. It defines a "gun show" as an event where three or more individuals display firearms or components to the public, charging a fee for display or admission. The bill also defines a "gun show promoter" as someone who organizes, plans, promotes, or operates such an event. The legislation mandates that anyone selling a firearm at a gun show must comply with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System before completing the sale and maintain a record of the sale.

Texas HB808 creates criminal offenses for firearm sales at gun shows, requiring background checks and record-keeping.

Texas HB808 amends the Penal Code to establish criminal offenses related to firearm sales at gun shows. It defines a "gun show" as an event where three or more individuals display firearms or components to the public, charging a fee for display or admission. The bill also defines a "gun show promoter" as someone who organizes, plans, promotes, or operates such an event. The legislation mandates that anyone selling a firearm at a gun show must comply with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System before completing the sale and maintain a record of the sale.