MD HB 94Signed into law (Chapter CH0454)
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90th Texas Legislature · 2027 Session
Texas Gun Bill Tracker
Every firearm and weapons bill filed for the 2027 Texas legislative session, sorted as pro-gun or anti-gun, with the official text one click away. We also track Congress and Maryland.
Session opens January 12, 2027
41Bills tracked
9Pro-gun
24Anti-gun
8Neutral
Updated from official sources every night. Last updated 11/13/2026.
Current law Texas gun law: the main statutes
- Penal Code 46.02Unlawful carrying of a handgun: who may not carry, and how a handgun may be carried
- Penal Code 46.03Places where weapons are prohibited
- Penal Code 46.04Unlawful possession of a firearm, including by a person convicted of a felony
- Penal Code 46.05Prohibited weapons, such as machine guns, explosive weapons and armor-piercing ammunition
- Penal Code 46.06Unlawful transfer of certain weapons, including to minors
- Penal Code 46.13Making a firearm accessible to a child
- Government Code ch. 411, subch. HThe License to Carry a Handgun; section 411.172 sets eligibility, generally age 21
- Local Government Code 229.001Limits on city regulation of firearms, ammunition and accessories
- Penal Code 30.05, 30.06, 30.07Trespass notices: firearms generally, and concealed or open carry by license holders
- Penal Code 9.31, 9.32, 9.41, 9.42Self-defense, deadly force, and protection of property
- Code of Criminal Procedure art. 18.191Firearms seized when a person is taken into custody for mental health reasons
Links open the official text at statutes.capitol.texas.gov. Laws change; the official site has the current version.
Current law Maryland gun law: the main statutes
- Public Safety 5-117.1Handgun Qualification License, required to buy, rent or receive a handgun (with exceptions)
- Public Safety Title 5, Subtitle 1Regulated firearms: sales, transfers and who may possess them (starting at 5-101)
- Public Safety Title 5, Subtitle 3Permits to wear, carry or transport a handgun (starting at 5-301)
- Criminal Law 4-203Wearing, carrying or transporting a handgun, and the exceptions
- Criminal Law 4-111Carrying a firearm in specified locations
- Criminal Law 4-303Assault weapons
- Criminal Law 4-305Detachable magazines holding more than 10 rounds: manufacture, sale, purchase, receipt and transfer
- Criminal Law 4-104Leaving a loaded firearm where an unsupervised minor can reach it
- Public Safety Title 5, Subtitle 6Extreme risk protective orders (starting at 5-601)
- Public Safety Title 5, Subtitle 7Unfinished frames and receivers, and unserialized firearms (starting at 5-701)
Links open the official text at mgaleg.maryland.gov. Laws change; the official site has the current version.
Pro-gun
MD HB 126Did not pass
Regulated Firearms - Seven-Day Waiting Period - Exceptions
MD HB 365Did not pass
Firearms - Right to Purchase, Own, Possess, and Carry
MD HB 820Did not pass
Handgun Permits - Special Endorsement for Security Clearance Holders
MD HB 1339Did not pass
Handgun Roster Reform
MD HB 1417Did not pass
Public Safety - Handgun Permit Requirement - Repeal (Maryland Constitutional Carry Act)
MD SB 27Did not pass
Regulated Firearms - Seven-Day Waiting Period - Exceptions
MD SB 331Signed into law (Chapter CH0455)
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer
MD SB 830Did not pass
Handgun Roster Reform
TX HB 1039Prefiled
Relating to the classification of certain sales of firearms as occasional sales for purposes of sales and use taxes.
TX HB 272Prefiled
Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain federal judges.
TX HB 283Prefiled
Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a concealed handgun at a polling place.
TX HB 377Prefiled
Relating to an expiration date extension for a license to carry a handgun following renewal materials submission.
TX HB 422Prefiled
Relating to an expiration date extension for a license to carry a handgun following renewal materials submission.
TX HB 533Prefiled
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the premises of certain polling places on the day of an election or while early voting is in progress.
TX HB 567Prefiled
Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon from certain of those officers.
TX HB 977Prefiled
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the unlawful carrying of a handgun.
TX SB 193Prefiled
Relating to evidence in certain civil actions that entry on a property by a license holder with a concealed handgun was forbidden.
U.S. S. 5208Introduced
Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act
U.S. H.R. 1181Passed the House
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
U.S. H.R. 1041Passed the House
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
U.S. H.R. 9009Introduced
Firearm Freedom Act of 2026
U.S. H.R. 8855Introduced
To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish nationwide concealed carry reciprocity for certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
U.S. H.R. 8758Introduced
Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act
U.S. H.R. 8332Introduced
Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act
U.S. H.R. 8297Introduced
District of Columbia Firearm Freedom Act
U.S. S. 3946Introduced
Tribal Firearm Access Act
U.S. H.R. 7698Introduced
Tribal Firearm Access Act
U.S. H.R. 7678Introduced
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
U.S. S. 3916Introduced
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
U.S. H.R. 6035Introduced
Second Amendment Restoration Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 5874Introduced
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
U.S. S. 3085Introduced
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 38Introduced
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 2184Introduced
Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 3770Introduced
FIREARM Act
U.S. H.R. 4788Introduced
To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
U.S. H.R. 1Became law (Public Law 119-21)
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
TX HB 668Signed into law
Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun.
TX HB 1234Signed into law
Relating to certain procedures required for the denial of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun.
TX HB 1403Signed into law
Relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding firearms in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty.
TX HB 1506Signed into law
Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain retired county court judges.
TX HB 3053Signed into law
Relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs.
TX HB 4995Signed into law
Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.
TX SB 706Signed into law
Relating to the recognition of a handgun license issued by another state.
TX SB 890Signed into law
Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain active and retired judicial officers.
TX SB 1596Signed into law
Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
U.S. H.R. 4064Introduced
Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act
U.S. S. 1922Introduced
FIREARM Act
TX SB 2284Signed into law
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate certain matters related to firearms, air guns, archery equipment, and other weapons and related supplies.
TX SB 870Signed into law
Relating to the open carrying of a handgun by a uniformed school marshal.
U.S. H.R. 2255Passed the House
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 2243Passed the House
LEOSA Reform Act
U.S. H.R. 3033Introduced
Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act
U.S. H.R. 2930Introduced
PROTECT the Second Amendment Act
U.S. H.R. 2552Introduced
RIFLE Act
U.S. S. 1224Introduced
RIFLE Act
U.S. H.R. 2442Introduced
Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025
U.S. S. 1169Introduced
Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act
U.S. S. 1039Introduced
PARTS Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 2039Introduced
Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 2060Introduced
Traveler’s Gun Rights Act
U.S. S. 966Introduced
Traveler's Gun Rights Act
U.S. S. 478Introduced
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 962Introduced
Defending Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights Act
U.S. S. 884Introduced
ATF Transparency Act
U.S. H.R. 496Introduced
Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2025
U.S. S. 679Introduced
LEOSA Reform Act
U.S. H.R. 1224Introduced
Protecting the Second Amendment in Financial Services Act
U.S. S. 537Introduced
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
U.S. H.R. 1068Introduced
PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act
U.S. S. 484Introduced
PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act
U.S. H.R. 943Introduced
No User Fees for Gun Owners Act
U.S. H.R. 850Introduced
SHUSH Act
U.S. S. 345Introduced
SHUSH Act
U.S. H.R. 645Introduced
National Constitutional Carry Act
U.S. H.R. 624Introduced
RIFLE Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 613Introduced
ATF Transparency Act
U.S. H.R. 607Introduced
ATF Accountability Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 631Introduced
PARTS Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 563Introduced
No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act
U.S. S. 119Introduced
No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act
U.S. H.R. 454Introduced
Safe Bases Act of 2025
U.S. S. 89Introduced
Sporting Firearms Access Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 373Introduced
SAGA Act
U.S. S. 65Introduced
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 223Introduced
Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 221Introduced
Abolish the ATF Act
U.S. H.R. 129Introduced
Abolish the ATF Act
U.S. H.R. 70Introduced
No SmartPay for Anti-2A Companies Act
TX SB 599Signed into law
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by a district or county clerk and the issuance of a handgun license to a district or county clerk.
TX HB 3137Signed into law
Relating to prohibited local regulation with respect to a firearm or air gun.
TX HB 2291Signed into law
Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices.
TX HB 2837Signed into law
Relating to prohibiting a person or entity from surveilling, reporting, or tracking the purchase of firearms, ammunition, and accessories through the use of certain merchant category codes; imposing a civil penalty.
TX HB 1069Signed into law
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
TX HB 1407Signed into law
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.
TX HB 1500Signed into law
Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.
TX SB 20Signed into law
Relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest.
TX HB 781Signed into law
Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal.
TX HB 1927Signed into law
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm or other weapon; creating criminal offenses.
TX HB 2622Signed into law
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
TX HB 2675Signed into law
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.
TX HB 4346Signed into law
Relating to the possession, carrying, or transportation of a firearm or alcoholic beverage by certain persons during the use of an easement.
TX SB 741Signed into law
Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal.
TX HB 957Signed into law
Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.
TX HB 2112Signed into law
Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.
TX SB 19Signed into law
Relating to prohibited contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.
TX SB 198Signed into law
Relating to the demonstration of weapons proficiency by qualified retired law enforcement officers.
TX SB 313Signed into law
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.
TX SB 550Signed into law
Relating to the manner of carrying a handgun by a person who holds a license under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.
TX HB 1920Signed into law
Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
TX HB 1387Signed into law
Relating to the storage of firearms and ammunition in the same locked location in certain foster homes.
TX HB 918Signed into law
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for certain young adults who are protected under certain court orders related to family violence.
No bills match these filters.
Anti-gun
TX HB 1159Prefiled
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms.
MD HB 83Did not pass
Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act
MD HB 197Did not pass
Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act
MD HB 284Signed into law (Chapter CH0085)
Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events
MD HB 577Did not pass
Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols
MD HB 741Did not pass
Firearms Dealers and Employees - Required Training and Exam
MD HB 875Did not pass
Public Safety - Distribution of Literature to Purchasers of Firearms and Ammunition
MD HB 1061Did not pass
Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Prior Convictions
MD HB 1067Did not pass
Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out
MD HB 1123Did not pass
Criminal Law - Minor's Access to Firearms - Penalty
MD HB 1306Did not pass
Assisted Outpatient Treatment - Surrender or Seizure of Firearms
MD HB 1608Did not pass
Public Safety - Firearms - Storage Requirements
MD SB 20Did not pass
Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act
MD SB 118Did not pass
Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act
MD SB 160Signed into law (Chapter CH0086)
Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events
MD SB 334Signed into law (Chapter CH0771)
Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols
MD SB 362Did not pass
Criminal Law - Child's Access to Firearms - Penalty (Ny'Kala Strawder Act)
MD SB 620Did not pass
Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Prior Convictions
MD SB 692Did not pass
Firearms Dealers and Employees - Required Training and Exam
MD SB 942Did not pass
Assisted Outpatient Treatment - Surrender or Seizure of Firearms
TX HB 1105Prefiled
Relating to requiring a licensed firearms dealer to report certain sales or transfers of multiple rifles to law enforcement; creating a criminal offense.
TX SB 327Prefiled
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients younger than 21 years of age; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
TX HB 103Prefiled
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of reckless discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities and counties.
TX HB 173Prefiled
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
TX HB 576Prefiled
Relating to prohibiting sex offenders from purchasing firearms.
TX HB 606Prefiled
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms to or the purchase or possession of firearms by persons younger than 21 years of age; creating a criminal offense.
TX HB 609Prefiled
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
TX HB 610Prefiled
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms to certain recipients who are younger than 21 years of age.
TX HB 612Prefiled
Relating to prohibiting a sex offender from possessing a firearm.
TX HB 613Prefiled
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
TX HB 618Prefiled
Relating to the transfer of firearm magazines to recipients who are prohibited from possessing the type of firearm for which the magazine is designed or made; creating a criminal offense.
TX HB 658Prefiled
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; increasing a criminal penalty.
TX HB 659Prefiled
Relating to requiring a licensed firearms dealer to report certain sales or transfers of multiple firearms or firearm magazines to law enforcement; creating a criminal offense.
TX HB 660Prefiled
Relating to requiring certain persons prohibited by law from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm to dispose of firearms owned, possessed, or controlled by the person.
TX HB 712Prefiled
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate or prohibit the carrying of a firearm on the premises of certain libraries.
TX HB 771Prefiled
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
TX HB 806Prefiled
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.
TX HB 857Prefiled
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients younger than 21 years of age; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
TX HB 859Prefiled
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of discharging a firearm in certain municipalities.
TX HB 960Prefiled
Relating to the carrying of certain weapons on the premises of a public library; creating a criminal offense.
TX SB 80Prefiled
Relating to prohibiting certain transfers, purchases, and possession of assault weapons; creating criminal offenses.
TX SB 234Prefiled
Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
TX SB 308Prefiled
Relating to prohibiting the manufacture of firearms and major components of firearms with a three-dimensional printer, the possession, transport, repair, or sale of those firearms and components, and the distribution or publication of the schematics for those firearms and components; creating criminal offenses.
U.S. H.R. 9548Introduced
Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026
U.S. H.R. 9440Introduced
State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
U.S. S. 4921Introduced
Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2026
U.S. S. 4926Introduced
State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
U.S. H.R. 9399Introduced
Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026
U.S. H.R. 9274Introduced
Gun Violence Prevention and Public Safety Database Act of 2026
U.S. S. 4776Introduced
Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act
U.S. H.R. 9122Introduced
Defective Firearms Protection Act
U.S. H.R. 9003Introduced
Keep Illegal Handguns Out of the Mail Act of 2026
U.S. H.R. 8619Introduced
Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
U.S. H.R. 2267Passed the House
NICS Data Reporting Act of 2026
U.S. H.R. 8694Introduced
Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act
U.S. S. 4454Introduced
Firearm Safety Act of 2026
U.S. S. 4339Introduced
Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2026
U.S. H.R. 8059Introduced
Unserialized Firearm Harm Oversight and Serialization Act of 2026
U.S. H.R. 7591Introduced
Secure Firearm Storage and Suicide Prevention Act of 2026
U.S. H.R. 7599Introduced
Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2026
U.S. S. 3875Introduced
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
U.S. H.R. 7499Introduced
Firearm Safety Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 7500Introduced
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
U.S. H.R. 7446Introduced
Community Firearm Safety Act of 2026
U.S. H.R. 7166Introduced
Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2026
U.S. H.R. 7134Introduced
Destroy Zombie Guns Act
U.S. H.R. 7135Introduced
Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act
U.S. S. 3544Introduced
Federal Firearm Licensing Act
U.S. H.R. 6743Introduced
Medicare Investment and Gun Violence Prevention Act
U.S. S. 3512Introduced
Medicare Investment and Gun Violence Prevention Act
U.S. S. 3289Introduced
Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 6223Introduced
Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2025
U.S. S. 3214Introduced
Background Check Expansion Act
U.S. H.R. 5306Introduced
Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 4676Introduced
Modern Firearm Safety Act
U.S. H.R. 4251Introduced
Protecting Americans from Reckless Gun Dealers Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 4270Introduced
Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 4261Introduced
Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
U.S. H.R. 4220Introduced
Gun Violence Prevention Through Financial Intelligence Act
U.S. H.R. 4225Introduced
Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act
U.S. H.R. 4221Introduced
Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act
U.S. H.R. 4223Introduced
Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act
U.S. H.R. 4198Introduced
Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act
U.S. H.R. 4174Introduced
ATF DATA Act
U.S. H.R. 4173Introduced
Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act
U.S. S. 2186Introduced
Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act
U.S. S. 2192Introduced
Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act
U.S. S. 2188Introduced
ATF DATA Act
U.S. H.R. 4143Introduced
3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025
U.S. S. 2165Introduced
3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 4106Introduced
Prevent Illegal Gun Sales Act
U.S. S. 2154Introduced
Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act
U.S. S. 2157Introduced
Gun Violence Prevention Through Financial Intelligence Act
U.S. S. 2155Introduced
Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act of 2025
U.S. S. 2158Introduced
Stopping the Fraudulent Sale of Firearms Act
U.S. H.R. 3740Introduced
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
U.S. S. 1955Introduced
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
U.S. H.R. 3115Introduced
Assault Weapons Ban of 2025
U.S. S. 1531Introduced
Assault Weapons Ban of 2025
U.S. H.R. 2948Introduced
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 2799Introduced
Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 2698Introduced
Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act
U.S. H.R. 2650Introduced
End Gun Violence Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 2618Introduced
Federal Firearm Licensee Act
U.S. S. 1294Introduced
Federal Firearm Licensee Act
U.S. H.R. 1643Introduced
SAFER Voter Act
U.S. H.R. 1740Introduced
Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act
U.S. H.R. 1674Introduced
Keep Americans Safe Act
U.S. S. 803Introduced
Keep Americans Safe Act
U.S. H.R. 1564Introduced
Ethan's Law
U.S. S. 726Introduced
Ethan's Law
U.S. H.R. 1456Introduced
Gun Trafficker Detection Act
U.S. H.R. 1307Introduced
Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025
U.S. S. 597Introduced
Age 21 Act
U.S. S. 595Introduced
Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 1097Introduced
SECURE Firearm Storage Act
U.S. S. 468Introduced
SECURE Firearm Storage Act
U.S. H.R. 532Introduced
Handgun Permit to Purchase Act
U.S. H.R. 544Introduced
To provide a private right of action against the maker of any component of a ghost gun, and any person who facilitated a sale of the ghost gun, for injury or death resulting from the use of the ghost gun.
U.S. S. 137Introduced
FIND Act
U.S. S. 123Introduced
Handgun Permit to Purchase Act
U.S. H.R. 169Introduced
Prevent Family Fire Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 45Introduced
FIND Act
MD HB 810Signed into law (Chapter CH0713)
Criminal Law - Rapid-Fire Activator - Switch/Auto-Sear
MD HB 947Signed into law (Chapter CH0714)
Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2024)
MD HB 824Signed into law (Chapter CH0651)
Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Possession and Permits to Carry, Wear, and Transport a Handgun
MD SB 1Signed into law (Chapter CH0680)
Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms - Restrictions (Gun Safety Act of 2023)
MD SB 858Signed into law (Chapter CH0622)
Firearm Safety - Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn's Law)
TX SB 1236Signed into law
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream; providing a penalty.
TX SB 728Signed into law
Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
TX HB 1760Signed into law
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
No bills match these filters.
Neutral
TX HB 1140Prefiled
Relating to the use of dynamic message signs for the Keep 'Em Safe Texas Gun Storage Campaign.
MD HB 171Did not pass
Criminal Law - Drug Trafficking Crime - Definition
MD HB 223Did not pass
Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention - Resources, Tools, and Educational Materials
MD HB 303Did not pass
Handguns - Wear, Carry, and Transport Laws - Handbook Publication
MD HB 605Did not pass
Public Safety - Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program - Establishment
MD HB 863Did not pass
Gun Theft Felony Act of 2026
MD SB 406Did not pass
Criminal Law - Drug Trafficking Crime - Definition
MD SB 454Did not pass
Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required
MD SB 677Did not pass
Public Safety – Handgun Permits – Firearms Training Course
MD SB 775Signed into law (Chapter CH0430)
Public Safety - Gun Buyback Programs - Destruction of Firearms
MD SB 899Did not pass
Firearms Dealers - Firearm Hold Agreements
TX HB 119Prefiled
Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
TX HB 644Prefiled
Relating to the conduct that constitutes the use of a deadly weapon for purposes of the prosecution of the offense of aggravated assault or aggravated sexual assault.
TX HB 672Prefiled
Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
TX HB 773Prefiled
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited and to certain consequences on conviction of certain offenses.
TX HB 776Prefiled
Relating to certain offenses and conduct subject to expulsion that are associated with possessing, carrying, exhibiting, or using a firearm on or within 1,000 feet of school property.
TX HB 896Prefiled
Relating to adding a designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license indicating that the person is licensed to carry a handgun and the expiration of those licenses.
TX SB 170Prefiled
Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm; increasing a criminal penalty.
U.S. H.R. 9204Introduced
Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026
U.S. S. 4671Introduced
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026
U.S. S. 1572Introduced
Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act
U.S. H.R. 2189Passed the House
To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
U.S. S. 3883Introduced
Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026
U.S. H.R. 4242Introduced
Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act
U.S. H.R. 7170Introduced
Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026
U.S. S. 3514Introduced
Less Than Lethal Act
U.S. S. 926Introduced
Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025
MD HB 413Signed into law (Chapter CH0136)
Criminal Law - Controlled Dangerous Substances and Firearms
MD HB 782Signed into law (Chapter CH0244)
Study on Detecting Deadly Weapons in Public Middle and High Schools
MD SB 443Signed into law (Chapter CH0465)
Trafficking Regulated Firearms - Felony Classification
U.S. H.R. 5622Introduced
National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 4918Introduced
Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act
U.S. H.R. 4883Introduced
Local Gun Violence Reduction Act
U.S. H.R. 4882Introduced
Gun Safety Board and Research Act
U.S. H.R. 4821Introduced
Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025
U.S. S. 2514Introduced
Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 4487Introduced
Gun Safety Incentive Act
TX HB 108Signed into law
Relating to the use of metal or body armor while committing certain offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
TX SB 1718Signed into law
Relating to the eligibility of the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
TX SB 2570Signed into law
Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer.
U.S. S. 2088Introduced
Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 3998Introduced
Firearms Congressional Notification Modernization Act
U.S. H.R. 3945Introduced
Firearm Destruction Licensure Act of 2025
TX SCR 22Signed into law
Designating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas.
U.S. S. 1652Introduced
Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 2915Introduced
Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act
U.S. H.R. 2837Introduced
Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
U.S. S. 1436Introduced
Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act
U.S. S. 1466Introduced
Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
U.S. S. 1283Introduced
Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act
U.S. H.R. 1773Introduced
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 1551Introduced
Protect and Serve Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 923Introduced
Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025
U.S. S. 367Introduced
Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025
U.S. S. 234Introduced
Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act of 2025
U.S. S. 167Introduced
Protect and Serve Act of 2025
U.S. S. 150Introduced
Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
U.S. H.R. 543Introduced
Iron Pipeline Review Act
U.S. H.R. 545Introduced
To direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence, and for other purposes.
U.S. H.R. 488Introduced
Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
MD HB 315Signed into law (Chapter CH0741)
Regulated Firearms - Maryland Judiciary - Reporting Requirements
MD HB 583Signed into law (Chapter CH0706)
Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention - Establishment
MD HB 814Signed into law (Chapter CH0735)
Juvenile Law - Reform
MD HB 1063Signed into law (Chapter CH0934)
Criminal Organizations - Underlying Crime
MD SB 319Signed into law (Chapter CH0742)
Regulated Firearms - Maryland Judiciary - Reporting Requirements
MD SB 475Signed into law (Chapter CH0707)
Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention - Establishment
MD SB 652Signed into law (Chapter CH0736)
Department of Juvenile Services – Report on Shootings (Department of Juvenile Services Transparency Act of 2024)
MD HB 3Signed into law (Chapter CH0623)
Maryland State Police Gun Center – Firearms Surrendered Under Final Protective Orders
MD SB 185Signed into law (Chapter CH0624)
Maryland State Police Gun Center - Firearms Surrendered Under Final Protective Orders
MD SB 760Signed into law (Chapter CH0763)
Security Guard Agencies, Security Guard Employers, and Security Guards – Standards and Certifications
TX HB 29Signed into law
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.
TX SB 162Signed into law
Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
TX SCR 7Signed into law
Designating the Bowie knife as the official state knife of Texas.
TX SCR 20Signed into law
Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas.
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How a Texas bill becomes law
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Prefiling
Bills for the 90th Legislature could be filed starting November 9, 2026. Every bill filed so far appears on this page.
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Session opens
The regular session convenes January 12, 2027, and can last no longer than 140 days (Tex. Const. art. III, sec. 24), through May 31, 2027.
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Committee
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Both chambers
To pass, a bill must be approved by both the House and the Senate in the same form.
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The governor
The governor can sign, veto, or let a bill become law without a signature. While the Legislature is in session the governor has 10 days, Sundays excepted; after adjournment, a veto must be filed within 20 days (Tex. Const. art. IV, sec. 14).
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Effective date
A new law ordinarily takes effect 90 days after the session adjourns, unless two-thirds of each house votes for an earlier date (Tex. Const. art. III, sec. 39).
Recent Changes
What changed lately
2025
New Texas gun laws
The 89th Legislature passed new laws on handgun licenses, reciprocity with other states, short-barreled firearms, local firearm regulation and more. Read every one in the Recent Texas laws tab.
Jan. 1, 2026
The NFA tax drops to $0
The federal making and transfer tax is now $0 for suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and "any other weapons" (26 U.S.C. 5811, 5821). Machine guns and destructive devices still carry the $200 tax, and NFA registration and approval are still required.
2025
Bondi v. VanDerStok
The Supreme Court rejected a facial challenge to the ATF rule treating certain weapon parts kits and partially complete frames or receivers as "firearms" (604 U.S. 458).
2025
Smith & Wesson v. Mexico
The Supreme Court held that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act bars Mexico's lawsuit against American gun manufacturers (605 U.S. 280).
2024
United States v. Rahimi
The Supreme Court upheld the federal law that temporarily disarms a person subject to a domestic violence restraining order after a court finds the person is a credible threat (602 U.S. 680).
2024
Garland v. Cargill
The Supreme Court held that a bump stock is not a "machinegun" under federal law (602 U.S. 406).
The Foundation
Long-standing gun law every Texan should know
The Second Amendment
The Supreme Court has held that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear arms (District of Columbia v. Heller, 2008), that it applies to the states (McDonald v. City of Chicago, 2010), and that it covers carrying a handgun in public for self-defense, with gun laws judged against the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation (N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen, 2022).
The Texas Constitution
Article I, section 23: "Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defence of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime."
Permitless carry
Since September 1, 2021 (H.B. 1927, the Firearm Carry Act of 2021), Texans 21 and older who are not otherwise prohibited can carry a handgun, openly in a holster or concealed, without a license (Penal Code 46.02).
Learn moreWhy a License to Carry still matters
A license helps with carry in other states that recognize it and with certain locations. License holders are also subject to "30.06" and "30.07" notices, written signs or oral notice that a property owner forbids concealed or open carry (Penal Code 30.06, 30.07).
Learn morePlaces weapons are prohibited
Penal Code 46.03 lists places where weapons are off limits, such as polling places during voting, courts and court offices, racetracks, secured airport areas and certain businesses that serve alcohol.
Defending your home, car or business
Texas law presumes deadly force was reasonable against someone who unlawfully and forcibly enters your occupied home, vehicle or place of business, if you did not provoke them and were not engaged in other criminal activity. There is no duty to retreat where you have a right to be (Penal Code 9.32).
Learn moreBills come from the Texas Legislature, the U.S. Government Publishing Office and the Maryland General Assembly. Titles, captions, statuses and bill text are the official versions those bodies publish. GFA LAW sorts each bill as pro-gun (expands or protects the right to keep and bear arms), anti-gun (restricts it) or neutral; new bills show as "Not yet sorted" until we review them. Always check the official page for the latest action. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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