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Introduced
11/09/2020
11/09/2020
In Committee
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new "Lethal Violence Protective Order" in Texas that allows family members, guardians, or prosecutors to petition the court to temporarily prohibit a person from possessing firearms if they pose an immediate danger. The bill outlines the application process, hearing requirements, and provisions of the order, including firearm relinquishment. It also requires the Department of Public Safety to report information about these orders to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and makes it a criminal offense to violate the order.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 03/03/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=SB84 | 11/13/2020 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB00084I.htm | 11/13/2020 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB00084I.pdf | 11/13/2020 |
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