Signed by Governor Greg Abbott

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the enforcement of new federal gun laws.

Highlights:

• Prohibits state agencies or law enforcement from enforcing federal regulations that (Sec. 2):

• Impose restrictions or prohibitions on gun ownership;

• Require firearm owners to be on a registry;

• Require background checks for purchasing a firearm; or

• Establish firearm buyback programs.

• Prohibits any state agency that enforces any federal firearms regulations specified above from receiving funds (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes citizens to file a complaint with the attorney general if they have evidence that a state political subdivision is enforcing federal firearms laws (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the enforcement of new federal gun laws.

Highlights:

• Prohibits state agencies or law enforcement from enforcing federal regulations that (Sec. 2):

• Impose restrictions or prohibitions on gun ownership;

• Require firearm owners to be on a registry;

• Require background checks for purchasing a firearm; or

• Establish firearm buyback programs.

• Prohibits any state agency that enforces any federal firearms regulations specified above from receiving funds (Sec. 2).

• Authorizes citizens to file a complaint with the attorney general if they have evidence that a state political subdivision is enforcing federal firearms laws (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text