Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 2759: Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felony offenses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2759 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felony offenses. Primary sponsor: Wes Virdell (Republican), Cody Vasut (Republican), Briscoe Cain (Republican), Schatzline, Brian Harrison (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Virdell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Cody Vasut | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Briscoe Cain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Schatzline | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Harrison | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Ryan Guillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Mitch Little | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| John Lujan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Shelley Luther | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Tony Tinderholt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed