The bill, H.B. No. 1217, introduces new provisions to the Civil Practice and Remedies Code in Texas, specifically addressing civil liability related to firearm hold agreements. It amends the heading of Subchapter B to include "AGAINST SPORT SHOOTING RANGES" and adds a new Subchapter C titled "LIABILITY ARISING FROM FIREARM HOLD AGREEMENTS." This new subchapter defines key terms such as "federal firearms licensee," "firearm," and "firearm hold agreement," which refers to a private transaction where a licensee temporarily holds a firearm for an owner.

Additionally, the bill establishes immunity from civil liability for federal firearms licensees operating lawfully in Texas concerning any acts or omissions related to firearm hold agreements that result in personal injury or death, including the return of the firearm to the owner. However, this immunity does not extend to cases involving unlawful conduct or gross negligence by the licensee. The provisions of this new subchapter will not apply to causes of action that accrued before the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

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