Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 479: Relating to requiring a licensed firearms dealer to report certain sales or transfers of multiple rifles to law enforcement; creating a criminal offense.

In committee Last action February 28, 2025: Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 479 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to requiring a licensed firearms dealer to report certain sales or transfers of multiple rifles to law enforcement; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Diego Bernal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Diego Bernal (Democratic).