Sec. 280.005. FIREARM BUYBACK PROGRAMS PROHIBITED. A municipality or county may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, or other measure in which the municipality or county organizes, sponsors, or participates in a program that purchases or offers to purchase firearms with the intent to: (1) remove firearms from circulation; (2) reduce the number of firearms owned by civilians; or (3) allow individuals to sell firearms without fear of criminal prosecution. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (H.B. 3053), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.
Firearm Buyback Programs Prohibited
Tex. Local Government Code § 280.005, under Miscellaneous Provisions Affecting Acquisition, Sale, Or Lease of Property By Municipalities and Counties.
Tex. Local Government Code § 280.005