Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 1617: Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1617 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on December 13, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation. Primary sponsor: Valoree Swanson (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valoree Swanson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Cody Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Hillary Hickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Lacey Hull | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Shelby Slawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to State Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed