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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
AI Summary
This bill creates an "extreme risk protective order" process in Texas, which allows certain individuals to petition the court to temporarily prohibit a person from purchasing, possessing, or controlling firearms if the court finds clear evidence that the person poses an immediate danger of causing bodily injury or death. The bill also establishes procedures for the temporary confiscation and return of firearms, requires the Department of Public Safety to report relevant information to the federal background check system, and creates criminal offenses related to the violation of these protective orders or the false reporting of a request for such an order.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Community Safety, Select (on 02/23/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB136 | 11/15/2022 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00136I.htm | 11/15/2022 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00136I.pdf | 11/15/2022 |
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