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TX HB5041

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tony Tinderholt

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense in Texas for possessing a firearm while not lawfully present in the United States

  • Classifies the offense as a state jail felony, which carries a penalty of 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility and up to a $10,000 fine

  • Amends Section 46.04 of the Texas Penal Code, which currently addresses unlawful firearm possession by felons and certain other prohibited persons

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

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

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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