The bill, S.B. No. 130, aims to exempt the intrastate manufacture of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition from federal regulation in Texas. It asserts that such items, when manufactured and remaining within Texas, do not fall under federal law or regulation, including registration, as they have not traveled in interstate commerce. The bill introduces Chapter 2003 to the Business & Commerce Code, which defines key terms such as "firearm accessory" and "manufacture," and establishes criteria for what constitutes a firearm manufactured in Texas. It also specifies that basic materials used in manufacturing are not subject to federal regulation.

Additionally, the bill outlines exceptions for certain types of firearms and ammunition that do not qualify for this exemption, such as those that cannot be carried by one person or those with specific characteristics like a bore diameter greater than 1.5 inches. It mandates that firearms manufactured and sold in Texas must be marked with "Made in Texas." Furthermore, the Attorney General is tasked with seeking a declaratory judgment from a federal district court to affirm the bill's consistency with the U.S. Constitution upon notification from a citizen intending to manufacture such items. The bill is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses, or on September 1, 2025, if not.

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