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SB 1900

Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States; creating a criminal offense.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Joan Huffman

Texas bill criminalizes firearm possession by undocumented immigrants, creating state-level offense for enhanced public safety enforcement and immigration control.

Referred to Criminal Justice
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Bill Summary · SB 1900

Legislative bill overview

SB 1900 would create a new criminal offense in Texas specifically targeting firearm possession by individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States. The bill establishes unlawful firearm possession by undocumented immigrants as a distinct criminal violation under Texas law.

Why is this important

This legislation directly addresses public safety concerns related to firearm access among undocumented populations. It also reflects broader state-level immigration enforcement trends, as Texas increasingly implements its own immigration-related criminal statutes alongside federal law.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional questions: Challenges may arise regarding whether this creates a state-level crime duplicating federal jurisdiction or raises equal protection concerns by targeting a specific immigration status
  • Enforcement burden: The bill requires law enforcement to verify immigration status during firearm-related investigations, potentially straining resources and complicating police-community relations
  • Scope and overlap: Unclear how this interacts with existing federal firearm prohibitions and whether it creates redundancy or gaps in coverage

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

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