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Texas judge rules that law regulating firearm suppressors and some guns can't be enforced
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The judge's decision states that this law cannot be enforced.
A Texas judge has made a ruling regarding a law that regulates certain firearms and accessories. The law in question pertains to firearm suppressors and some types of guns. The judge's decision states that this law cannot be enforced.
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Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: wral.com ·
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