89R8796 RAL-D
By: Goodwin H.B. No. 1956
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the seizure of firearms by a peace officer during the
emergency detention of certain persons who may have a mental
illness.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 573.001(h), Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(h) A peace officer who takes a person into custody under
Subsection (a) shall [may] immediately seize any firearm found in
possession of the person. After seizing a firearm under this
subsection, the peace officer shall comply with the requirements of
Article 18.191, Code of Criminal Procedure.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.