H.B. No. 1617 is a bill introduced in Texas that aims to exempt the intrastate manufacture of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition from federal regulation. The bill asserts that the Tenth and Ninth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution reserve the power of regulating intrastate commerce to the states, and it emphasizes that Congress has not expressly preempted state regulation in this area. The legislation defines what constitutes a firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufactured in Texas, stipulating that such items must be made from basic materials without including parts imported from other states, except for generic and insignificant parts.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that state any firearm, accessory, or ammunition manufactured in Texas and remaining within the state is not subject to federal law or regulation, including registration. It also outlines exceptions for certain types of firearms and ammunition that do not qualify for this exemption. Furthermore, the bill mandates that firearms manufactured and sold in Texas must be marked with "Made in Texas." The Attorney General is tasked with seeking a declaratory judgment from a federal court to affirm the bill's consistency with the U.S. Constitution upon notification of intent to manufacture by a Texas resident. The act is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if it does not.

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