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HB 352

Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms to certain recipients.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Suleman Lalani

Texas HB 352 restricts firearm transfers to certain recipient categories, affecting gun ownership eligibility through legislative prohibition mechanisms.

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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Bill Summary · HB 352

Legislative bill overview

HB 352 proposes to prohibit the transfer of firearms to certain categories of recipients in Texas. The bill was filed in November 2024 and recently read for the first time in February 2025, currently under review by the Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee. The specific categories of prohibited recipients are not detailed in the publicly available summary information.

Why is this important

Firearm transfer restrictions directly affect Second Amendment rights, gun ownership accessibility, and public safety policy in Texas. The bill's impact depends heavily on which recipient categories it targets—whether focusing on convicted felons (broadly supported), domestic abusers (high bipartisan support), or other groups (more contested). This represents a significant policy decision about who can legally possess firearms in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of prohibited recipients: Whether restrictions are limited to categories with broad consensus (convicted violent felons) or extend to more contentious groups (those with non-violent convictions, mental health histories, or other criteria)
  • Due process concerns: How the bill handles appeals, expungement, or restoration of gun ownership rights for those prohibited
  • Constitutional challenges: Potential Second Amendment litigation regarding the breadth and justification of transfer prohibitions under Texas and federal law

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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