HJR116 - Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that federal authority to regulate the manufacture, possession, sale, or use of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state is not recognized by this state.

  89R2280 JSC-D     By: Virdell H.J.R. No. 116       A JOINT RESOLUTION   proposing a constitutional amendment providing that federal   authority to regulate the manufacture, possession, sale, or use of   firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state is not   recognized by this state.          BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 23, Article I, Texas Constitution, is   amended to read as follows:          Sec. 23.   (a) Every citizen shall have the right to keep and   bear arms in the lawful defence of himself or the State; but the   Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of   arms, with a view to prevent crime.           (b)     This state does not recognize any authority purportedly   held by the federal government to regulate the manufacture,   possession, sale, or use of firearms, firearm accessories, and   ammunition in this state.          SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be   submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 4, 2025.   The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the   proposition: "The constitutional amendment providing that federal   authority to regulate the manufacture, possession, sale, or use of   firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state is not   recognized by this state."