Texas SB1900 creates a criminal offense for unlawful possession of a firearm by someone not lawfully present in the United States.

Texas SB1900 amends the Penal Code to establish that a person not lawfully present in the United States who possesses a firearm commits a criminal offense. This offense is classified as a felony of the third degree. The bill also specifies that other firearm offenses remain as Class A misdemeanors. 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 SB1900 creates a criminal offense for unlawful possession of a firearm by someone not lawfully present in the United States.

Texas SB1900 amends the Penal Code to establish that a person not lawfully present in the United States who possesses a firearm commits a criminal offense. This offense is classified as a felony of the third degree. The bill also specifies that other firearm offenses remain as Class A misdemeanors. 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.