Texas SB357 mandates reporting of lost or stolen firearms and limits liability for subsequent harm.

Texas SB357 amends the Government Code to require peace officers to report lost or stolen firearms to the department, including the owner's name, firearm details, and the date of awareness. The department must then regularly send these reports to the National Crime Information Center. Additionally, the Civil Practice and Remedies Code is amended to limit the liability of firearm owners for harm caused by their lost or stolen firearms if they report the loss or theft to a peace officer or law enforcement agency within 24 hours of becoming aware of the loss or theft.

Texas SB357 mandates reporting of lost or stolen firearms and limits liability for subsequent harm.

Texas SB357 amends the Government Code to require peace officers to report lost or stolen firearms to the department, including the owner's name, firearm details, and the date of awareness. The department must then regularly send these reports to the National Crime Information Center. Additionally, the Civil Practice and Remedies Code is amended to limit the liability of firearm owners for harm caused by their lost or stolen firearms if they report the loss or theft to a peace officer or law enforcement agency within 24 hours of becoming aware of the loss or theft.