Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 956: Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms.

In committee Last action March 6, 2025: Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 956 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms. Primary sponsor: Cas Garcia Hernandez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Cas Garcia Hernandez (Democratic).