Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1657: Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

In committee Last action March 11, 2025: Referred to State Affairs

Plain-language summary

SB 1657 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. Primary sponsor: Roland Gutierrez (Democratic), Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Cook, Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), Johnson, José Menéndez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Roland Gutierrez (Democratic); Carol Alvarado (Democratic); Cook; Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic); and 3 more.