Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 259: Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.

In committee Last action April 14, 2025: Left pending in committee

Plain-language summary

HB 259 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms. Primary sponsor: Richard Hayes (Republican), Ben Bumgarner (Republican), Wes Virdell (Republican), Katrina Pierson (Republican). It lists 33 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Richard Hayes (Republican); Ben Bumgarner (Republican); Wes Virdell (Republican); Katrina Pierson (Republican). 33 co-sponsors.