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Longstanding limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted in Texas after judge’s order takes effect
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Alex Nguyen, Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The ruling originated from a court in Lubbock and involved the 1934 National Firearms Act.
In Texas, a change has occurred regarding certain firearms and accessories. A federal judge's decision has led to the lifting of longstanding restrictions.
Details about this development are available from Houston Public Media. The ruling originated from a court in Lubbock and involved the 1934 National Firearms Act.
The decision became effective after the Trump administration chose not to appeal the ruling immediately. For more information on this matter, readers can consult the original report from Houston Public Media.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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