Texas HB889 amends the Penal Code to increase penalties for making a firearm accessible to a child.

Texas HB889 amends the Penal Code to redefine the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. It increases the criminal penalty for such offenses. Specifically, it adds a new subsection stating that if a child discharges a firearm and causes death or serious bodily injury to another person who does not reside with the child, the offense is a felony of the third degree. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas HB889 amends the Penal Code to increase penalties for making a firearm accessible to a child.

Texas HB889 amends the Penal Code to redefine the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child. It increases the criminal penalty for such offenses. Specifically, it adds a new subsection stating that if a child discharges a firearm and causes death or serious bodily injury to another person who does not reside with the child, the offense is a felony of the third degree. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.