The bill, H.B. No. 2881, seeks to restrict state and local agencies, as well as law enforcement officers, from assisting federal agencies in enforcing certain federal laws related to firearms and ammunition. Specifically, it prohibits any contracts or assistance regarding federal statutes that impose regulations not present in Texas law, including requirements for firearm registries, licensing, background checks for private sales, confiscation programs, and new limitations on ammunition acquisition. The bill adds new provisions that expand the list of prohibited federal regulations to include limitations on the amount of ammunition that can be purchased, requirements for identification when obtaining ammunition, restrictions on ammunition manufacturing, and limitations on the components necessary for ammunition production.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that certain subsections do not apply to contracts or agreements for federal enforcement assistance that were in effect on specific dates: January 19, 2021, for some provisions, and August 31, 2025, for the newly added provisions. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 1.10 (Penal Code 1)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 1.10 (Penal Code 1)