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TX HB2650
Bill
Status
2/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Salman Bhojani
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AI Summary
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Law enforcement agencies must enter protective order information into the statewide law enforcement information system within 3 calendar days of receiving an original or modified protective order from the court
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Family violence convictions that would prohibit firearm possession under state or federal law must be reported to the Department of Public Safety within 5 calendar days after the judgment of conviction is entered
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The Department of Public Safety must report protective orders and family violence misdemeanor convictions to the FBI for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) within 3 calendar days of receiving the information
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"Family violence misdemeanor" is defined using the federal definition of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence under 18 U.S.C. Section 921
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The new reporting requirements apply only to protective orders and convictions entered on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
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.
Electronic Information Systems
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/18/2025