Texas HB162 prohibits recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders and creates a criminal offense for violations.

Texas HB162, known as the "Anti-Red Flag Act," prohibits state and local entities from recognizing, serving, or enforcing extreme risk protective orders. These orders aim to reduce firearm-related risks by prohibiting firearm ownership or requiring firearm surrender. The bill also makes it a state jail felony to serve or enforce such orders unless issued under Texas law. Federal statutes, orders, rules, or regulations implementing these orders are unenforceable in Texas. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB162 prohibits recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders and creates a criminal offense for violations.

Texas HB162, known as the "Anti-Red Flag Act," prohibits state and local entities from recognizing, serving, or enforcing extreme risk protective orders. These orders aim to reduce firearm-related risks by prohibiting firearm ownership or requiring firearm surrender. The bill also makes it a state jail felony to serve or enforce such orders unless issued under Texas law. Federal statutes, orders, rules, or regulations implementing these orders are unenforceable in Texas. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.