S.B. No. 2284 amends the Local Government Code to clarify the authority of municipalities and counties in regulating firearms, air guns, archery equipment, and related supplies. The bill introduces the term "archery equipment" and expands the scope of regulations that municipalities cannot adopt or enforce regarding the transfer, possession, and discharge of these items. Specifically, it prohibits municipalities from requiring liability insurance for firearm or archery equipment owners and restricts their ability to regulate the discharge of these items outside of designated sport shooting ranges. Additionally, the bill ensures that municipalities cannot seize or confiscate legally possessed firearms, air guns, or archery equipment.

The bill also modifies existing provisions related to hunting regulations, allowing counties to prohibit hunting with bows and arrows on smaller lots in unincorporated areas. It emphasizes that any regulations adopted by municipalities or counties must not effectively restrict the lawful manufacture, sale, or transfer of archery equipment, firearms, or ammunition. The changes take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 229.001, Local Government Code 235.042, Local Government Code 236.001, Local Government Code 236.002, Local Government Code 342.003 (Local Government Code 342, Local Government Code 235, Local Government Code 229, Local Government Code 236)
Senate Committee Report: Local Government Code 229.001, Local Government Code 235.042, Local Government Code 236.001, Local Government Code 236.002, Local Government Code 342.003 (Local Government Code 342, Local Government Code 235, Local Government Code 229, Local Government Code 236)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 229.001, Local Government Code 235.042, Local Government Code 236.001, Local Government Code 236.002, Local Government Code 342.003 (Local Government Code 342, Local Government Code 235, Local Government Code 229, Local Government Code 236)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 229.001, Local Government Code 235.042, Local Government Code 236.001, Local Government Code 236.002, Local Government Code 342.003 (Local Government Code 342, Local Government Code 235, Local Government Code 229, Local Government Code 236)
Enrolled: Local Government Code 229.001, Local Government Code 235.042, Local Government Code 236.001, Local Government Code 236.002, Local Government Code 342.003 (Local Government Code 342, Local Government Code 235, Local Government Code 229, Local Government Code 236)