Restoration of Firearm Privileges in Texas
Posted on Nov 3, 2015 4:03pm PST
The people of Texas take pride in their ability to possess firearms, and
this is a right that we do not take lightly. Compared to other states,
Texas has some of the most generous gun laws in existence. For example,
the state doesn't require a license to own a gun, nor does it require
people to register their firearms.
However, the state does impose some reasonable gun restrictions:
- It's illegal to possess, manufacture, repair, transport or sell a machine gun.
- You can't sell, loan, or give a handgun to someone who you know intends
to use it to commit a crime.
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You can't possess a firearm if you were convicted of a felony, or a
Class A misdemeanor for
family violence (domestic violence).
- You can't lawfully own or possess firearms if you're a member of
a street gang.
Restoring Your Civil Rights in Texas
In Texas, if you're convicted of a felony, it affects four major rights,
including 1) your right to vote, 2) the right to serve on a federal jury,
3) your right to hold federal employment or office, and 4) your firearms
privileges.
According to law, a convicted felon cannot receive, transport, own, or
possess any type of explosive materials, firearms, and ammunition. The
Supreme Court has ruled that those convicted of federal felony charges
cannot possess any firearm until they go through a federal procedure.
If a person is convicted of a
felony, they are prohibited from possessing a firearm for five years after the
their release from prison or from community supervision, parole, or mandatory
supervision, whichever occurs later. After this period, the individual
may possess a firearm, but with exceptions.
To learn more about restoring your civil rights under Texas law,
contact Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law to schedule a free case evaluation with
a former prosecutor!