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TX HB2095

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Armando Martinez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Amends Section 42.12 of the Texas Penal Code to include county-level jurisdiction for prosecution of this offense

  • Preserves the authority of counties and municipalities to enact their own orders or ordinances prohibiting firearm discharge under other law

  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain governed by former law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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