HB 396 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.

HB 396 would prohibit individuals convicted of certain family violence misdemeanors from possessing firearms. This law applies specifically to people found guilty of misdemeanor offenses involving violence within a family or household relationship, such as assault or harassment. The bill creates a legal barrier to firearm ownership or possession for these individuals following their conviction. It does not cover felony convictions or non-family violence offenses.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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Feb 28, 2025
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Terry Meza
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