Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States.
HB 4675 makes it a third-degree felony for someone not lawfully present in the United States to possess a firearm. This bill directly affects undocumented immigrants who own or carry guns, as it creates a new criminal offense under Texas Penal Code Section 46.04. The key provision adds Subsection (a-2), specifying that firearm possession by non-lawfully present individuals constitutes a crime. This amendment increases penalties for this specific violation, distinguishing it from other firearm offenses that carry lesser penalties. The law does not apply to U.S. citizens or legal residents.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 29, 2025
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cole Hefner
RRepublican
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