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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

House Bill 1379

House Author:  Anchia

Effective:  9-1-11

Senate Sponsor:  West


            House Bill 1379 amends the Local Government Code to authorize an individual who was a peace officer commissioned by a county who is honorably retired to purchase a firearm from the county if the firearm had been previously issued to the individual by the county and the firearm is not a prohibited weapon. An individual may purchase only one firearm from a county, and the commissioners court is required to establish the amount, not to exceed fair market value, for which the firearm may be purchased.