Texas HB857 mandates that certain individuals prohibited from owning firearms must dispose of any firearms they own or control.

Texas HB857 requires individuals convicted of certain offenses, under protective orders, or subject to specific conditions to dispose of any firearms they own or control. The court must notify these individuals of their prohibition and order them to dispose of their firearms within 10 days. They must submit an affidavit affirming disposal or non-ownership. Protective and emergency protection orders must include specific statements about the consequences of violations. The law applies to orders issued after January 1, 2026.

Texas HB857 mandates that certain individuals prohibited from owning firearms must dispose of any firearms they own or control.

Texas HB857 requires individuals convicted of certain offenses, under protective orders, or subject to specific conditions to dispose of any firearms they own or control. The court must notify these individuals of their prohibition and order them to dispose of their firearms within 10 days. They must submit an affidavit affirming disposal or non-ownership. Protective and emergency protection orders must include specific statements about the consequences of violations. The law applies to orders issued after January 1, 2026.