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TX HB162

TX HB162
Relating to prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.

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Introduced
11/12/2024
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Anti-Red Flag Act," aims to prohibit the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders (also known as "red flag" orders) in Texas. An extreme risk protective order is defined as a court-issued order primarily designed to reduce firearm-related risks by prohibiting a person from owning or possessing a firearm, or requiring firearm surrender, without being based on a criminal charge. The bill prohibits all state and local government entities, including law enforcement agencies, universities, and government offices, from adopting or enforcing such orders unless specifically authorized by state law. Furthermore, the bill declares that any federal laws, statutes, or regulations implementing extreme risk protective orders that potentially infringe on constitutional rights (such as due process, right to bear arms, or free speech) are unenforceable in Texas. The bill also bars state and local entities from accepting federal grant funds related to implementing these orders. Critically, the bill establishes a criminal offense for anyone who serves or attempts to serve an extreme risk protective order in Texas, with violations classified as a state jail felony. The law is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and represents a significant legislative effort to protect Second Amendment rights at the state level.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (51)

Briscoe Cain (R)*,  Daniel Alders (R),  Trent Ashby (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  David Cook (R),  Charles Cunningham (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  James Frank (R),  Gary Gates (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Cody Harris (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Brian Harrison (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Hillary Hickland (R),  Andy Hopper (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Helen Kerwin (R),  Stan Kitzman (R),  Marc LaHood (R),  Terri Leo-Wilson (R),  Mitch Little (R),  A.J. Louderback (R),  David Lowe (R),  Shelley Luther (R),  Don McLaughlin (R),  John McQueeney (R),  Will Metcalf (R),  Brent Money (R),  Matt Morgan (R),  Mike Olcott (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Angelia Orr (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Alan Schoolcraft (R),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  David Spiller (R),  Valoree Swanson (R),  Tony Tinderholt (R),  Steve Toth (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Trey Wharton (R),  Terry Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs (on 02/27/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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