Sec. 614.051. PURCHASE OF FIREARM BY HONORABLY RETIRED PEACE OFFICER. (a) An individual may purchase a firearm from a governmental entity if:
(1) the individual was a peace officer commissioned by the entity;
(2) the individual was honorably retired from the individual's commission by the entity;
(3) the firearm had been previously issued to the individual by the entity; and
(4) the firearm is not a prohibited weapon under Section 46.05, Penal Code.
(b) An individual may purchase only one firearm from a governmental entity under this section.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 14.37, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 359 (H.B. 2135), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle A - Provisions Generally Applicable to Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 614 - Peace Officers and Fire Fighters
Section 614.051. Purchase of Firearm by Honorably Retired Peace Officer
Section 614.052. Purchase of Firearm by Surviving Spouse, Child, or Parent of Deceased Peace Officer
Section 614.053. Purchase Price of Firearm
Section 614.054. When Firearm May Be Purchased; Delay of Sale by Governmental Entity