Texas HB396 prohibits firearm possession by individuals convicted of certain family violence misdemeanors for five years post-conviction.
Texas HB396 amends the Penal Code to prohibit individuals convicted of specific family violence misdemeanors from possessing firearms for five years after their conviction. This applies to offenses committed against family or household members. The prohibition takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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