H.B. No. 2393 amends Section 46.05(a) of the Texas Penal Code to include new provisions regarding the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of devices intended to modify handguns. Specifically, the bill adds a new category (D) that criminalizes the possession or sale of any device designed to make a handgun capable of automatically firing more than one shot without manual reloading by a single function of the trigger. This addition is made alongside existing prohibitions on explosive weapons, machine guns, short-barrel firearms, armor-piercing ammunition, and other dangerous devices.

The bill stipulates that the changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses occurring before this date will be governed by the previous law, ensuring that individuals are prosecuted under the legal framework in place at the time of their actions. This transitional provision aims to clarify the application of the new law and maintain legal consistency for past offenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 46.05 (Penal Code 46)