The bill, S.B. No. 1326, amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code in Texas by introducing a new subchapter that addresses civil liability related to firearm hold agreements. It establishes definitions for key terms such as "federal firearms licensee," "firearm," and "firearm hold agreement." The bill specifies that a firearm hold agreement is a private transaction where a licensed individual takes possession of a firearm at the owner's request, holds it for a specified time, and returns it according to the agreement's terms.

Additionally, the bill provides immunity from civil liability for federal firearms licensees operating lawfully in Texas concerning any acts or omissions arising from these agreements that result in personal injury or death, including the return of the firearm. However, this immunity does not extend to cases involving unlawful conduct or gross negligence by the licensee. The new provisions will not apply to causes of action that accrued before the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

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