Texas SB1456 amends the definition of firearm in the Penal Code to exclude certain antique firearms and less-lethal projectile devices.

Texas SB1456 modifies the Penal Code to redefine "firearm" to exclude antique firearms and less-lethal projectile devices. Specifically, it excludes firearms with folding knife blades or other illegal characteristics if they were manufactured before 1899 or are replicas that do not use rim fire or center fire ammunition. It also defines "less-lethal projectile device" as any weapon designed to expel projectiles to temporarily incapacitate a target while minimizing serious injury or death. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1456 amends the definition of firearm in the Penal Code to exclude certain antique firearms and less-lethal projectile devices.

Texas SB1456 modifies the Penal Code to redefine "firearm" to exclude antique firearms and less-lethal projectile devices. Specifically, it excludes firearms with folding knife blades or other illegal characteristics if they were manufactured before 1899 or are replicas that do not use rim fire or center fire ammunition. It also defines "less-lethal projectile device" as any weapon designed to expel projectiles to temporarily incapacitate a target while minimizing serious injury or death. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.