Texas HB260 prohibits sex offenders from purchasing firearms.

Texas HB260 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit individuals subject to sex offender registration from purchasing firearms. The bill adds Article 62.066, which explicitly states that a person who is required to register as a sex offender may not purchase a firearm. The prohibition applies to those convicted or adjudicated of offenses occurring on or after September 1, 2025. The bill also includes provisions for risk assessment, registration, and notification requirements for sex offenders.

Texas HB260 prohibits sex offenders from purchasing firearms.

Texas HB260 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit individuals subject to sex offender registration from purchasing firearms. The bill adds Article 62.066, which explicitly states that a person who is required to register as a sex offender may not purchase a firearm. The prohibition applies to those convicted or adjudicated of offenses occurring on or after September 1, 2025. The bill also includes provisions for risk assessment, registration, and notification requirements for sex offenders.