H.B. No. 1617 is a bill introduced in the Texas Legislature that aims to exempt the intrastate manufacture of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition from federal regulation. The bill asserts that such items manufactured in Texas and remaining within the state do not fall under federal law or regulation, including registration, as they have not traveled in interstate commerce. The bill includes new legal definitions for terms such as "firearm accessory" and "manufacture," and establishes criteria for what constitutes a firearm manufactured in Texas. It also outlines exceptions for certain types of firearms and ammunition that would still be subject to federal regulation.

Additionally, the bill mandates that firearms manufactured and sold in Texas must be clearly marked with "Made in Texas." It requires the Texas Attorney General to seek a declaratory judgment from a federal district court if notified by a citizen of their intent to manufacture items covered by this chapter, asserting the bill's consistency with the U.S. Constitution. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

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