Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felony offenses.
HB 2759 restricts firearm possession for individuals convicted of specific violent or property crimes, such as burglary, robbery, assault, or offenses involving force. It prohibits possession for five years after release from prison or supervision, and even after five years, only allows possession at one's home. The law applies to convictions under defined sections of Texas Penal Code covering violent crimes (e.g., Title 5) or certain property crimes (e.g., burglary, robbery, assault). This bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and only applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
Bill status
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
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5 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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P
Brian Harrison
RRepublican
P
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
P
Cody Vasut
RRepublican
P
Nate Schatzline
RRepublican
P
Wes Virdell
RRepublican
Co
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
Co
Ben Bumgarner
RRepublican
Co
Brent Money
RRepublican
Co
David Spiller
RRepublican
Co
John Lujan
RRepublican
Co
Katrina Pierson
RRepublican
Co
Keresa Richardson
RRepublican
Co
Mitch Little
RRepublican
Co
Richard Hayes
RRepublican
Co
Ryan Guillen
RRepublican
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