The bill, 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. It introduces a new subsection (a-2) that specifies the types of felonies that would trigger the prohibition on firearm possession. These include felonies that involve the intentional or knowing use, attempted use, or threatened use of force, as well as specific offenses listed under various provisions of the Penal Code, such as Title 5 and several sections related to assault, robbery, and other violent crimes.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that a person convicted of such felonies commits an offense if they possess a firearm after their conviction and before the fifth anniversary of their release from confinement or supervision, or at any location other than their residence after that period. The changes in law will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025, ensuring that any offenses committed prior to this date will be governed by the existing law.

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