The bill, S.B. No. 1326, introduces new legal provisions regarding civil liability related to firearm hold agreements in Texas. It amends the heading of Subchapter B of Chapter 128 in the Civil Practice and Remedies Code 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," establishing the framework for the legal context of these agreements.

Importantly, the bill provides 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 firearms to their owners. 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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