Signed into Law · Effective Sept. 1, 2025
Texas SB 2284 — Municipal and County Authority to Regulate Firearms, Air Guns, and Archery Equipment (Senate Companion)
Threat level: green
Senate companion to HB 3138 addressing local authority to regulate air guns and related supplies; has passed the legislature.
Bill summary
Senate companion addressing the authority of Texas municipalities and counties to regulate firearms, air guns, archery equipment, and related supplies. State preemption measures of this kind generally limit local restrictions on air guns. SB 2284 (Sen. Adam Hinojosa; House sponsor Rep. Janie Lopez) passed both chambers in May 2025, was signed into law, and took effect September 1, 2025.
Amendment history
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Mar 11, 2025 — Introduced
Filed in the Senate.
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May 6, 2025 — Passed Senate
Passed the Senate and sent to the House.
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May 2025 — Passed House
Passed the House with a committee substitute; enrolled May 15.
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Sep 1, 2025 — Effective
Signed into law; took effect September 1, 2025.