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TX HB4675

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cole Hefner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 46.04 of the Texas Penal Code to make it a criminal offense for a person who is not lawfully present in the United States to possess a firearm

  • Classifies the offense as a third-degree felony, which in Texas carries a penalty of 2 to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in both chambers of the legislature, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States.

Crimes

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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