Bill > HB770

This bill adds a new provision to Texas law that prohibits individuals required to register as sex offenders from possessing firearms. Specifically, the bill creates Article 62.066 in the Code of Criminal Procedure, which states that a person subject to sex offender registration may not possess a firearm as defined in Section 46.01 of the Penal Code. The bill also amends existing articles to require that when a sex offender is released from a penal institution, they must be informed about this new firearms prohibition. Additionally, local law enforcement authorities must include information about this prohibition when providing registration verification forms. The new firearm possession restriction will only apply to sex offenders convicted or adjudicated for offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, meaning those with prior convictions will not be immediately subject to the new rule. The bill aims to enhance public safety by further restricting firearm access for individuals with a history of sexual offenses.

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