Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1596: Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 1596 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms. Primary sponsor: Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Richard Hayes (Republican), Ben Bumgarner (Republican), Wes Virdell (Republican), Katrina Pierson (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican). It lists 33 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brent Hagenbuch (Republican); Richard Hayes (Republican); Ben Bumgarner (Republican); Wes Virdell (Republican); and 2 more. 33 co-sponsors.