As the 2027 Regular Session prefiling period opened on Monday, lawmakers in Texas submitted approximately 35 gun-related measures, according to a report published by endtimeheadlines.org.
The vast majority of these proposals aim to restrict Second Amendment rights as control of the Texas House and the Governor’s office prepares to change hands in January. Lawmakers submitted a wide array of measures targeting commonly owned firearms, private transfers, and storage mandates ahead of the formal opening.
The legislative push sets the stage for a contentious debate when the 2027 session convenes. National Rifle Association representatives warned that gun control advocates are wasting no time in previewing what to expect. Additional restrictive proposals are expected to emerge as the start date approaches.
“Gun grabbers are wasting no time in previewing what to expect when the session opens,” said the National Rifle Association.
Specific Gun Bills Introduced
The initial wave of legislation covers several distinct areas of firearm regulation, ranging from outright bans to new reporting requirements. Senate Bill 80 seeks a ban on commonly owned semiautomatic firearms, including their possession, according to filings linked via SB 80. House Bill 218 establishes red-flag procedures while repealing a 2025 state law that protects Texans from such orders. Meanwhile, House Bill 613 aims to ban private firearm transfers by instituting universal background checks.
Measures such as House Bills 173, 606, 610, 771, 806, and 857 place limits on the ability of individuals aged 18 to 20 to own and obtain guns, which encompasses frequently owned semiautomatic long guns. Additional proposals like House Bill 659 target buyers of multiple firearms or magazines with new reporting rules.
House Bill 712 seeks to erode the state firearms preemption law, which would allow local municipalities to enact their own gun control ordinances. Finally, House Bills 609, 658, and 859 introduce mandatory storage requirements for gun owners.
Legislative Timeline Ahead
The 2027 Regular Session of the Texas State Legislature is scheduled to gavel in on January 12. Further legislative proposals will likely surface prior to the official opening day.
The 2027 session is scheduled to begin on January 12.
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