The bill, S.B. No. 1668, amends Section 46.05(a) of the Texas Penal Code to include new provisions regarding the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain devices intended to modify handguns. Specifically, it introduces a new category of prohibited items: devices designed solely and exclusively to make a handgun capable of shooting automatically more than two shots without manual reloading by a single function of the trigger. This addition is made alongside the existing prohibitions on explosive weapons, machine guns, short-barrel firearms, armor-piercing ammunition, and other dangerous devices.

The bill clarifies that the changes in law will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses that occurred before this date will be governed by the previous law, ensuring that individuals are not retroactively prosecuted under the new provisions. The bill aims to enhance regulations surrounding firearm modifications to improve public safety.

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