Sen. Cruz filed legislation in an attempt to block new regulations expanding the definition of a firearm and recordkeeping requirements.
The new ATF rule will lead to the expansion of the agency’s extensive database of gun transfer records.
Congressman Cloud filed new legislation to destroy the ATF’s records of firearm transactions obtained from gun stores that have gone out of business.
In accordance with HB 957, Paxton is seeking an injunction to stop the ATF from enforcing federal regulation on gun silencers made in Texas.
The ATF told a Texas congressman it has nearly a billion firearm records transferred from gun stores that have gone out of business.
Congressman Michael Cloud and other Texas Republicans say a proposed rule change at the ATF could pave the way for a federal gun registry.
The ATF warned Texas weapons dealers against pulling the trigger on the Texas-made suppressor bill, saying federal law still applies.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia highlighted the impact that the “defund the police” movement has had on public safety.
