Texas HB1956 mandates peace officers to seize firearms from individuals during emergency detention for mental illness.
Texas HB1956 amends the Health and Safety Code to require peace officers to immediately seize any firearm found on a person during emergency detention for mental illness. Following the seizure, the officer must comply with the requirements of Article 18.191, Code of Criminal Procedure. This law takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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