S.B. No. 1188
AN ACT
relating to the interstate purchase of certain firearms.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 46.07, Penal Code, is amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 46.07. INTERSTATE PURCHASE. A resident of this state
may, if not otherwise precluded by law, purchase firearms,
ammunition, reloading components, or firearm accessories in
another state [contiguous states]. This authorization is enacted
in conformance with 18 U.S.C. Section 922(b)(3)(A)[, Public Law
90-618, 90th Congress].
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2009.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1188 passed the Senate on
April 23, 2009, by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1188 passed the House on
May 18, 2009, by the following vote: Yeas 134, Nays 1, one present
not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor