H.B. No. 286 mandates the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to conduct a comprehensive study on the use of stolen firearms in criminal offenses within the state, utilizing available data from January 1, 1980, to the present. The bill defines key terms, including "Department" and "Firearm," and outlines the responsibilities of the department in carrying out this study.

The findings of the study must be compiled into a report and submitted to key state officials, including the governor and legislative leaders, by December 1, 2026. The bill also specifies that it will expire on February 1, 2027, and will take effect on September 1, 2025.