This came up at work today and I did not know the answer, but with all the extremely intelligent folks here I know I will get an answer.
If ones spouse is a felon, can the the other spouse own and keep a firearm in the house?
Also, can a felon own a black powder firearm?
Sec. 46.04. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM. (a) A person who has been convicted of a felony commits an offense if he possesses a firearm:
(1) after conviction and before the fifth anniversary of the person's release from confinement following conviction of the felony or the person's release from supervision under community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision, whichever date is later; or
(2) after the period described by Subdivision (1), at any location other than the premises at which the person lives.
You have to answer the right question. The OP asked if the non-felon can own and keep a firearm in the house First, neither Texas nor federal law regulate "ownership". Transfer, possession, etc.
The non-felon does not commit an offense under Texas law unless the non-felon sells the firearm to the felon before 5 years after release from probation or release from confinement. (Paraphrased)
The felon, under Texas law, falls under 46.04 as listed in Sam7sf's post.
Federal law is a different animal. No 5 year exception.