HB 95, authored by Hinojosa, was referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB95
Denying access by a prohibited person to firearms is what most of us would call "a good thing." There are still some portions of this bill which concern me.
Does the language of the bill require a report to DPS for a delay or only for an outright denial? Given the large number of false positives through NICS, is this an efficient use of DPS staff and resources?
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB95
Denying access by a prohibited person to firearms is what most of us would call "a good thing." There are still some portions of this bill which concern me.
(e) A licensed firearms dealer under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 922, who declines to transfer a firearm to a prospective transferee because the National Instant Criminal Background Check System indicates that the prospective transferee is prohibited from possessing a firearm shall notify the Department of Public Safety.
Does the language of the bill require a report to DPS for a delay or only for an outright denial? Given the large number of false positives through NICS, is this an efficient use of DPS staff and resources?