Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Subtitle B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Chapter 170. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AFFECTING COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Sec. 170.002. PURCHASE OF FIREARM BY HONORABLY RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
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(a) An individual may purchase a firearm from a county if:
(1) the individual was a peace officer commissioned by the county who is honorably retired;
(2) the firearm had been previously issued to the individual by the county; and
(3) the firearm is not a prohibited weapon under Section 46.05, Penal Code.
(b) An individual may purchase only one firearm from a county under this section.
(c) The county commissioners court shall establish the amount, which may not exceed fair market value, for which a firearm may be purchased under this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 266 , Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.