Texas HB828 creates criminal offenses for firearm sales at gun shows without background checks and requires promoters to notify local law enforcement.

Texas HB828 amends the Penal Code to establish criminal offenses for firearm sales at gun shows without complying with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. It defines a gun show and a gun show promoter, and mandates that promoters conduct background checks on buyers. Promoters must notify local law enforcement of the gun show's details 30 days in advance. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, with specific provisions applying to shows held after October 1, 2025.

Texas HB828 creates criminal offenses for firearm sales at gun shows without background checks and requires promoters to notify local law enforcement.

Texas HB828 amends the Penal Code to establish criminal offenses for firearm sales at gun shows without complying with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. It defines a gun show and a gun show promoter, and mandates that promoters conduct background checks on buyers. Promoters must notify local law enforcement of the gun show's details 30 days in advance. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, with specific provisions applying to shows held after October 1, 2025.