Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms.

SB 2195 requires Texas law enforcement agencies to report certain protective orders and family violence misdemeanor convictions to the Department of Public Safety within specific timeframes. Specifically, agencies must enter protective order details into the statewide law enforcement system within three days of receiving the order, and report family violence misdemeanor convictions to DPS within five days of the conviction date. These reports will be used to update the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, which screens firearm transfers. The bill directly affects courts issuing protective orders, law enforcement agencies responsible for reporting, and individuals subject to these orders or convictions who seek to purchase firearms.