H.B. No. 2759 amends Section 46.04 of the Penal Code to address the unlawful possession of firearms by individuals convicted of certain felony offenses. The bill introduces a new subsection (a-2), which specifies that the prohibition on firearm possession applies only to felonies that involve the intentional or knowing use, attempted use, or threatened use of force, as well as to specific provisions of the Penal Code, including various titles and sections related to violent crimes and offenses against persons. The existing language in subsection (a) is also modified to clarify the conditions under which a person may be charged with an offense for possessing a firearm after a felony conviction.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the changes 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 law in effect at that time. This ensures that individuals charged with offenses before the effective date will not be subject to the new provisions.

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