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TX SB157
TX SB157Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
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Introduced
11/12/2018
11/12/2018
In Committee
02/01/2019
02/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new chapter in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure establishing "extreme risk protective orders." These orders allow certain individuals, such as family members or law enforcement, to petition a court to temporarily prohibit a person from purchasing, owning, or possessing firearms if the court finds the person poses an immediate danger due to a serious mental illness. The bill also criminalizes the unlawful transfer of firearms to someone subject to an extreme risk protective order and requires the Department of Public Safety to notify federal authorities of such orders. Additionally, the bill restricts the issuance of handgun licenses to those subject to an extreme risk protective order.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 03/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB157 | 11/13/2018 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB00157I.htm | 11/13/2018 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB00157I.pdf | 11/13/2018 |
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