Texas HB4675 amends the Penal Code to classify unlawful firearm possession by non-lawfully present individuals as a felony.

Texas HB4675 amends Section 46.04 of the Penal Code by adding a new Subsection (a-2) that makes it a felony for a person not lawfully present in the United States to possess a firearm. The bill also modifies Subsection (e) to classify offenses under Subsections (a) and (a-2) as felonies of the third degree. The act can take effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the members in both legislative houses, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4675 amends the Penal Code to classify unlawful firearm possession by non-lawfully present individuals as a felony.

Texas HB4675 amends Section 46.04 of the Penal Code by adding a new Subsection (a-2) that makes it a felony for a person not lawfully present in the United States to possess a firearm. The bill also modifies Subsection (e) to classify offenses under Subsections (a) and (a-2) as felonies of the third degree. The act can take effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the members in both legislative houses, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.