Texas Bill Would Draw a Line in the Sand on Federal Gun Control AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 18, 2021) – A bill prefiled in the Texas House for the 2021 legislative session would set the foundation to nullify future federal gun control in practice and effect. Rep. Ben Leman (R-Brenham) prefiled HB 919 (HB919) on Dec. 30. The bill prohibits state agencies and law enforcement officers from having “contract with or in any other manner provide assistance to a federal agency or official with respect to the enforcement of a federal statute, order, rule, or regulation purporting to regulate a firearm, a firearm accessory, or firearm ammunition if the statute, order, rule, or regulation imposes a prohibition, restriction, or other regulation, such as a capacity or size limitation or a registration requirement, that does not exist under the laws of this state” that was enacted after September 2021.