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Texas Gun Control Laws
More Information on Gun Control Laws
| Code Section | Penal §§46.05, et seq. |
| Illegal Arms | Machine gun; short-barreled firearm; silencer; armorpiercing ammunition; zip gun; explosive weapon |
| Waiting Period | None |
| Who May Not Own | 1. Convicted felon within 5 yrs. of release or parole; 2. Sale, rental, lease, or gift to minor under 18 without parental consent; 3. Confined in penal institution. |
| Law Prohibiting Firearms On or Near School Grounds | Felony. Penal 46.03, 46.11 |
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