Sec. 614.054. WHEN FIREARM MAY BE PURCHASED; DELAY OF SALE BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an individual must purchase a firearm under Section 614.051 before the second anniversary of the date of the person's retirement or under Section 614.052 before the second anniversary of the date of the officer's death.
(b) A governmental entity that cannot immediately replace the firearm may delay the sale of the firearm until the entity can replace the firearm.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 359 (H.B. 2135), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 359 (H.B. 2135), Sec. 7, 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