The bill, H.B. No. 711, amends Section 46.04(b) of the Penal Code to prohibit individuals convicted of certain family violence misdemeanors from possessing firearms. Specifically, it targets those convicted of offenses under Section 22.01, which are punishable as Class A misdemeanors, when the offense is committed against individuals with whom the person has a specified relationship, as outlined in the Family Code. The bill replaces the previous language that referred to offenses involving a member of the person's family or household with more precise language regarding the nature of the relationship.

The changes in the law will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses committed prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. This ensures that individuals charged with offenses before the effective date are not subject to the new restrictions retroactively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 46.04 (Penal Code 46)