Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 7C.001 · Chapter 7C. PROHIBITION ON RECOGNITION, SERVICE, AND ENFORCEMENT OF EXTREME RISK PROTECTIVE ORDERS
DEFINITIONS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
In this chapter:
(1) "Extreme risk protective order" means a written order, warrant, or executive order issued by a court or signed by a magistrate or other court officer that:
(A) has the primary purpose of reducing the risk of death or injury related to a firearm by:
(i) prohibiting a person from owning, possessing, or receiving a firearm; or
(ii) requiring a person to surrender a firearm or otherwise removing a firearm from a person; and
(B) is not issued on the basis of conduct that resulted in a criminal charge for the person who is the subject of the order.
(2) "Firearm" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.01, Penal Code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (S.B. 1362), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.7C.htm
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