Texas HB478 establishes extreme risk protective orders to prevent individuals from accessing firearms if they pose a danger to themselves or others.

Texas HB478 creates a legal framework for extreme risk protective orders, which can be filed by family members, guardians, or peace officers. If the court finds reasonable cause to believe the respondent poses a danger due to firearm access, it can issue a temporary ex parte order prohibiting firearm possession. The court must hold a hearing to determine if a protective order should be issued, which can include relinquishing firearms and suspending handgun licenses. The law enforcement agency holding the firearm must notify the court and conduct a criminal history check.

Texas HB478 establishes extreme risk protective orders to prevent individuals from accessing firearms if they pose a danger to themselves or others.

Texas HB478 creates a legal framework for extreme risk protective orders, which can be filed by family members, guardians, or peace officers. If the court finds reasonable cause to believe the respondent poses a danger due to firearm access, it can issue a temporary ex parte order prohibiting firearm possession. The court must hold a hearing to determine if a protective order should be issued, which can include relinquishing firearms and suspending handgun licenses. The law enforcement agency holding the firearm must notify the court and conduct a criminal history check.