SB 1362, an effective ban on “Red Flag” Gun Confiscation orders in Texas, has passed the State Senate and has been heard in the State House.
Senate Bill 1362 is designed to ensure that Texas cannot become a participant in federal or out-of-state red flag efforts. If enacted, the law would:
- Prohibit the implementation of red flag laws in Texas, which allow for firearm seizures based on unverified, anonymous complaints — often without prior notice or due process.
- Block Texas state and local law enforcement from enforcing or assisting with red flag orders issued in other jurisdictions, including those from federal agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
- Prevent state and local entities from accepting federal grant money linked to the enforcement of red flag-style programs, particularly funding made available under the Biden-Cornyn Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
- Protect veterans, many of whom are targeted by VA policies that label beneficiaries as mentally unfit to possess firearms without a judicial determination of dangerousness.
Although Texas has no formal “Red Flag” statute, gun rights advocates argue that agencies like the VA have effectively implemented “Red Flag” policies under the radar.
Veterans receiving financial assistance can be flagged and entered into the NICS database, losing their gun rights without committing a crime or receiving a hearing.
These policies, they argue, are chilling legitimate mental health outreach among veterans who fear disarmament.
According to public records, more than 260,000 veterans nationwide have lost their Second Amendment rights through such administrative actions.
Furthermore, Chris McNutt, President of Texas Gun Rights, is sounding the alarm over reported attempts by some House Republicans to introduce amendments to appease Democrat concerns:
“Republicans control the House. There is no excuse to compromise.”
That’s why Texas Gun Rights, state affiliate of the National Association for Gun Rights, is urging swift action, as the Texas legislature is set to adjourn on June 1st.
Additionally, the Texas Legislature only meets every other year — therefore the next chance to pass such a law would have to wait until 2027.
Read more at News Radio 1200 WOAI.
