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TX HB2095
Bill
Status
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Armando Martinez
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AI Summary
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Expands the criminal offense of reckless discharge of a firearm to apply in counties with a population of 500,000 or more, in addition to the existing application within municipalities with 100,000 or more residents
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Amends Section 42.12 of the Texas Penal Code to include county-level jurisdiction for prosecution of this offense
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Preserves the authority of counties and municipalities to enact their own orders or ordinances prohibiting firearm discharge under other law
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain governed by former law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of reckless discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities and counties.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
4/1/2025