Bill > HB2759

This bill modifies the Texas Penal Code to clarify and expand restrictions on firearm possession for individuals with certain felony convictions. Specifically, the bill narrows the types of felonies that trigger firearm possession restrictions to include only felonies with elements of intentional force or specific offenses listed in various sections of the Texas Penal Code, such as those related to sexual offenses, assault, arson, burglary, theft, and other serious crimes. Under the revised law, a person convicted of these qualifying felonies is prohibited from possessing a firearm for five years after release from confinement or supervision, and thereafter may only possess a firearm on the premises where they live. The bill applies only to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, meaning previous offenses will be governed by the law in effect at the time they were committed. This change aims to provide more precise guidance on firearm possession restrictions for individuals with felony records while potentially offering some individuals more clarity about their rights after completing their sentences.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2759