House Bill No. 2161 amends the Government Code and Health and Safety Code in Texas to enhance federal firearm reporting for individuals recently released from emergency detention. The bill introduces new definitions and requirements regarding "federal prohibited person information," which now includes individuals released from emergency detention who are prohibited under federal law from engaging in certain firearm-related activities for a period of 30 days following their release. Additionally, the bill mandates that peace officers provide information about these individuals to the Department of Public Safety, which will then relay this information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for inclusion in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

Furthermore, the bill establishes procedures for facilities to submit identifying information about individuals released from emergency detention to the Department of Public Safety. This includes the person's name, race, sex, and any known identifying numbers, along with a statement of their release. The bill also emphasizes the confidentiality of this information and outlines the department's responsibility to ensure that records reflect the release date and are transmitted to the FBI. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will only apply to emergency detentions that begin on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.052, Health and Safety Code 573.025 (Government Code 411, Health and Safety Code 573)