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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) An individual listed under Subsection (b) may purchase a firearm from a governmental entity if:
(1) the firearm had been previously issued by the entity to a peace officer commissioned by the entity who died while commissioned, without regard to whether the officer died while discharging the officer's official duties; and
(2) the firearm is not a prohibited weapon under Section 46.05, Penal Code.
(b) Individuals who may purchase the firearm under Subsection (a) are, in order of precedence:
(1) the surviving spouse of the deceased peace officer;
(2) a child of the deceased peace officer; and
(3) a parent of the deceased peace officer.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 614.052. Purchase of Firearm by Surviving Spouse, Child, or Parent of Deceased Peace Officer - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-614-052/
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