Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5399 — Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

Last action — Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 46.06, Penal Code, Section 71.02(a), Penal Code.

  • Section 46.06, Penal Code

    OR PURCHASE

    amended

  • Section 46.06, Penal Code

    handgun handgun it (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) licensed , as defined by (a)(2) this section (a)(2) (a)(7) → firearm firearm the firearm or (2) purchases or attempts to purchase a firearm with intent to deliver the firearm to a person knowing that the person to whom the firearm is to be delivered intends to possess the firearm unlawfully or to use the firearm unlawfully or in the commission of an unlawful act. (a-1) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) licensed under (a-1)(1) (c-1) The renunciation defense described by Section 15.04(a) is available as an affirmative defense to prosecution of an attempted purchase under Subsection (a)(2). An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the third degree. (e) Subsection (a-1) (a-1)(1) (a-1)(6) (f) To the extent of any conflict between this section and a federal law related to the unlawful transfer or purchase of weapons, the federal law prevails.

    amended

  • 46.06(a)(1) → 46.06(a)

    amended

  • Section 71.02(a), Penal Code

    46.06(a)(1) → 46.06(a)

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5399 do?
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Who sponsors HB 5399?
HB 5399 is sponsored by Rafael Anchía.
What is the current status of HB 5399?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5399?
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