Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 857: Relating to requiring certain persons prohibited by law from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm to dispose of firearms owned, possessed, or controlled by the person.

In committee Last action March 5, 2025: Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 857 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to requiring certain persons prohibited by law from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm to dispose of firearms owned, possessed, or controlled by the person. Primary sponsor: Joe Moody (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2025): Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Moody (Democratic).