Relating to the possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain felony offenses.
HB 2771 restricts firearm possession for people convicted of certain felony offenses listed in Texas law. It prohibits them from possessing a firearm for five years after release from prison or supervision (whichever is later), and after that period, they may only possess firearms at their residence. The bill applies to offenses committed before, on, or after its effective date (September 1, 2025), though existing final convictions remain unaffected. It directly affects individuals convicted of specified felonies under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 42A.054(a). The law creates a clear time limit and location restriction on firearm access for this group.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Apr 14, 2025
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Richard Hayes
RRepublican
Co
David Spiller
RRepublican
Co
Shelley Luther
RRepublican
Co
Wes Virdell
RRepublican
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