The bill, H.B. No. 4675, amends the Texas Penal Code to address the unlawful possession of firearms by individuals not lawfully present in the United States. It introduces a new subsection, (a-2), which states that a person commits an offense if they possess a firearm while not lawfully present in the country. Additionally, the bill modifies subsection (e) to classify offenses under the new subsection (a-2) as a felony of the third degree, aligning it with existing provisions under subsection (a).

The bill is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislative change aims to strengthen regulations surrounding firearm possession and enhance public safety by targeting individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 46.04 (Penal Code 46)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 46.04 (Penal Code 46)