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 a new chapter, Chapter 2003, to the Business & Commerce Code, which defines key terms such as "firearm accessory" and outlines the criteria for what constitutes a firearm manufactured in Texas. It also specifies that basic materials used in manufacturing are not considered firearms or ammunition and thus are not subject to federal regulation.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for exceptions, stating that it does not apply to certain types of firearms and ammunition, such as those that cannot be carried by one person or those that use explosive projectiles. 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 court regarding the constitutionality of this chapter 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; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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