The reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms

Texas HB956 aims to improve the reporting process of certain legal orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This information will be used to inform the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, which is involved in the transfer of firearms. The goal is to ensure that individuals prohibited from owning firearms are accurately identified during background checks.

Supporters of Texas HB956 argue that the bill enhances public safety by ensuring that individuals who are legally barred from purchasing firearms are flagged in the background check system. They believe that accurate reporting will help prevent gun violence and keep firearms out of the hands of those who should not have them.

Critics of Texas HB956 may contend that the bill could lead to unnecessary restrictions on law-abiding citizens and may not effectively address the root causes of gun violence. They might argue that the legislation could create bureaucratic hurdles that complicate the process of legal firearm ownership for responsible individuals.