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 new legal language that specifies the types of felonies that would trigger this prohibition. Specifically, it states that a person convicted of a felony that involves the intentional or knowing use, attempted use, or threatened use of force, or any felony listed under specific provisions of the Penal Code, commits an offense if they possess a firearm after their conviction and before the fifth anniversary of their release from confinement or supervision.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the restrictions on firearm possession apply only to felonies defined in the newly added Subsection (a-2). 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. Offenses committed prior to this date will be governed by the law in effect at that time.

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