Relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs.
Effective on 9/1/25
Summary
The bill adds a new section to the Local Government Code that bars any city or county from creating, sponsoring, or participating in a program that purchases firearms to remove them from circulation, reduce civilian ownership, or let sellers avoid criminal prosecution. It applies to all local governments across Texas and takes effect on September 1, 2025 because the super‑majority vote required for immediate effect was not met. The measure aims to prevent local authorities from facilitating firearm buybacks.
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