Originally Posted by wew3006
Originally Posted by TurkeyJoe
I had heard that Texas made them legal as long as they were made in Texas and stayed in Texas. Got around the interstate commerce clause

Texas Law (HB 957): The Texas Suppressor Freedom Act states that a suppressor made completely within Texas from basic materials and kept inside the state is exempt from federal laws. State and local police are barred from enforcing federal suppressor rules on these items.
Federal Law (NFA): The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) maintains that federal law overrides state law. Federal courts have ruled that making a DIY suppressor still requires an approved ATF Form 1 and background check, though the federal tax stamp fee is $0

Yep, silencers (suppressors) are legal in Texas. To own one legally, you must follow federal rules, complete a background check, and get an approved registration.Federal Rules and Buying ProcessFederal Law: Under the National Firearms Act (NFA), the federal government regulates silencers.Tax Stamp: You must file an ATF Form 4 and get approval. The federal tax stamp fee is $0, but you still must wait for official approval before you can take the silencer home.Age Limit: You must be at least 21 years old to buy a silencer from a licensed dealer.Background Check: You must pass a standard background check (Form 4473 and NICS) when picking up the item from your dealer.