The bill, H.B. No. 260, aims to prohibit individuals who are required to register as sex offenders from purchasing firearms. It introduces a new provision, Article 62.066, to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which explicitly states that a person subject to registration under this chapter may not purchase a firearm as defined by the Penal Code. Additionally, the bill amends Article 62.053(a) to include a new requirement that individuals with a reportable conviction or adjudication for an offense occurring on or after September 1, 2025, are also prohibited from purchasing firearms.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing language in Article 62.058(g) to ensure that local law enforcement authorities provide information about the new firearm purchase prohibition alongside registration forms. The provisions of this bill will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, meaning that individuals convicted before this date will not be subject to the new firearm restrictions. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance public safety by restricting firearm access to certain individuals with a history of sexual offenses.