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This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to create a new criminal offense specifically targeting individuals who are not legally present in the United States and possess a firearm. Under the proposed legislation, any person who is not lawfully in the United States and is found to be in possession of a firearm would be committing a third-degree felony. The bill modifies existing law by adding a new subsection (a-2) to Section 46.04 of the Penal Code, which establishes this new criminal offense with the same penalty level as other firearm possession violations by certain restricted individuals. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025. This legislation appears aimed at enhancing legal restrictions on firearm possession for undocumented individuals, potentially as a public safety measure.

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