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Texas Senate Bill SB2007

Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2007

Caption

Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for certain felony offenses; creating a criminal offense.

Impact

The bill represents a significant shift in Texas's approach to gun regulation, particularly concerning individuals with felony convictions. By explicitly prohibiting firearm possession for those under deferred adjudication community supervision, the bill strengthens the existing legal framework aimed at controlling access to firearms for high-risk individuals. This change is expected to impact not only individuals currently on supervision but also future cases, given that the law applies to anyone subject to such supervision after the bill's effective date.

Summary

Senate Bill 2007 addresses the issue of firearm possession by individuals who have been placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for certain felony offenses. The bill, introduced by Senator Lucio, modifies Section 46.04 of the Penal Code to include a provision that makes it an offense for these individuals to possess firearms during their supervision period. This change aims to enhance public safety by reducing the likelihood of firearms being in the possession of individuals who have committed serious crimes.

Contention

While proponents argue that the bill is a necessary measure to enhance safety and accountability among individuals with felony backgrounds, it has faced criticism from some advocacy groups. Critics contend that such legislation could disproportionately affect marginalized communities and may not effectively prevent crime. The debate centers around the balance between public safety and the rights of individuals who have already faced legal consequences for their actions, with concerns that this bill could hinder their reintegration into society.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4843

Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited, to certain consequences on conviction of certain of those offenses, and to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.

TX HB1728

Relating to the release on bail of certain defendants accused of committing a felony offense and the criminal consequences of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony; creating a criminal offense; increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain felonies; changing eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole.

TX HB4124

Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of terroristic threat and unlawful possession of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB1163

Relating to creating the criminal offense of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision.

TX HB2599

Relating to prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person in a criminal street gang; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties; changing eligibility for community supervision.

TX HB3996

Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

TX SB1274

Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

TX SB7

Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

TX SB5

Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

TX SB73

Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.