HB 4675 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

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
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Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
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Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
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Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
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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
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Cole Hefner
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