Texas HB770 prohibits sex offenders from possessing firearms.

Texas HB770 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit individuals subject to sex offender registration from possessing firearms. The bill adds Article 62.066, which explicitly bans firearm possession for those required to register under Chapter 62. This prohibition applies to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. The legislation also mandates that local law enforcement authorities inform registrants of these prohibitions when providing registration forms.

Texas HB770 prohibits sex offenders from possessing firearms.

Texas HB770 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit individuals subject to sex offender registration from possessing firearms. The bill adds Article 62.066, which explicitly bans firearm possession for those required to register under Chapter 62. This prohibition applies to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. The legislation also mandates that local law enforcement authorities inform registrants of these prohibitions when providing registration forms.