Bill

HB 3053

Relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Trent Ashby and 31 co-sponsors

Texas bans municipal and county firearm buyback programs, reasserting state control over gun policy and preventing local governments from purchasing firearms from residents.

Effective on 9/1/25

#citygovernment--general(i0060) #countygovernment--general(i0096) #weapons(i0887)

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Engrossed capitol.texas.gov

Enrolled capitol.texas.gov

Senate Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Introduced capitol.texas.gov

House Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Bill text & amendments

Witness List (Senate Committee Report) Witness List (House Committee Report) Analysis (Engrossed) Fiscal Note (Introduced) Fiscal Note (Engrossed) Analysis (House Committee Report)

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