Asked about 7 hours ago – Houston, TX

I went to prison in 1979 I am 56yrs.old 2yrs. ago I received 2yrs. adjudicated probation I finished it successfully with my background can I purchase a shotgun in Texas for protection at my home. I know I can’t own a pistol ever

Answer

Texas Penal Code Section 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 the conviction of the felony or the person’s release from supervision under community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision, whichever date is later; or (2) … at any location other than the premises where the person lives.