Bill > HB958

This bill amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit district or county attorneys from serving as counsel in federal court proceedings involving the enforcement of federal statutes, orders, rules, or regulations related to firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition. The bill specifically defines these terms: "ammunition" is defined according to the Local Government Code, "firearm" is defined by the Penal Code, and "firearm accessory" is characterized as an item used with or mounted on a firearm that is not essential to its basic function, including detachable magazines. By adding these restrictions to Article 2.08 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the bill appears to be aimed at preventing local prosecutors from participating in federal legal actions that might regulate firearms, potentially as a measure to protect gun rights at the local level. The provisions of this bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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