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Bill > SB529
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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
02/17/2023
02/17/2023
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 a new "extreme risk protective order" process in Texas that allows certain individuals, such as family members and law enforcement, to petition a court to temporarily restrict a person's access to firearms if the court finds the person poses a danger due to a serious mental illness. The bill establishes procedures for applying for, issuing, and enforcing these protective orders, including requirements for the surrender of firearms and suspension of handgun licenses. The bill also creates a new criminal offense for making false reports related to requesting these protective orders and amends existing laws to address the interaction between these orders and handgun licensing.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 02/17/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB529 | 01/20/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00529I.htm | 01/21/2023 |
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