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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Gutierrez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Carol Alvarado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Johnson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| José Menéndez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to State Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate