Texas HB1270 amends the Penal Code to prohibit firearm possession by certain misdemeanor offenders for five years post-release.
Texas HB1270 amends the Penal Code to make it a crime for individuals convicted of specific misdemeanor offenses to possess a firearm. This applies to those convicted of offenses involving family violence or violent misdemeanors. The prohibition lasts for five years after the individual's release from confinement or community supervision. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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