Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Bulk Ammunition Database [S.B. 911]

● Creates a bulk ammunition database, requiring all persons selling ammunition in quantities
greater than 200 rounds to register with the database and provide information regarding the date
of purchase, type of ammunition, and identity of the purchaser.
● Requires all purchasers of 200 rounds or more of ammunition to undergo a background check
prior to the completion of the sale.

Safe Storage Requirements [S.B. 912]

● Amends language in the Texas Penal Code to expand safe storage requirements for firearms.
● Requires that all firearms be properly secured, not just those deemed to be accessible to children.
● Increases the penalty for those in violation from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A
misdemeanor.
Liability Insurance for Firearms [S.B. 913]
● Requires every firearm owner to maintain liability insurance for property damage, bodily injury,
or death that occurs with their firearm.
● Exceptions for members of the U.S. Armed Forces and peace officers while on duty.
● This legislation would require firearm owners to maintain liability insurance of at least:
o $50,000 for instances of property damage
o $100,000 per occurrence of injury or death of a person
o $300,000 per occurrence of injury or death to two or more people
● Firearm owners must provide proof of insurance upon request by law enforcement officials.
Failure to comply or falsification of insurance will result in additional fines ranging from $100 to
$1,000; and $1,000 to $10,000 respectively.

Ammunition Purchasing Requirements [S.B. 914]

● Requires identification for the purchase of ammunition and makes it a Class A misdemeanor to
knowingly sell ammunition to any person younger than 18 years of age.

Digital copies of these bills available at http://tiny.cc/gutierrezbills

or by scanning the QR code.

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