Texas SB1385 amends the Penal Code to create a criminal offense for unlawful transfer or acquisition of certain weapons.

Texas SB1385 amends the Texas Penal Code to redefine and expand the offense of unlawful transfer or acquisition of certain weapons. The bill specifies that a person commits an offense if they sell, rent, lease, loan, or give a handgun to someone intending to use it unlawfully or in the commission of a crime. It also prohibits selling, renting, leasing, or giving firearms, clubs, or knives to children under 18. Additionally, the bill makes it illegal to sell firearms or ammunition to individuals under active protective orders or within five years of felony release.

Texas SB1385 amends the Penal Code to create a criminal offense for unlawful transfer or acquisition of certain weapons.

Texas SB1385 amends the Texas Penal Code to redefine and expand the offense of unlawful transfer or acquisition of certain weapons. The bill specifies that a person commits an offense if they sell, rent, lease, loan, or give a handgun to someone intending to use it unlawfully or in the commission of a crime. It also prohibits selling, renting, leasing, or giving firearms, clubs, or knives to children under 18. Additionally, the bill makes it illegal to sell firearms or ammunition to individuals under active protective orders or within five years of felony release.