https://freerepublic.com/tag/hb218/ en-us Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:59:31 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4402495/posts Texas Democrats are wasting no time pushing new gun restrictions following last week’s election sweep, filing legislation that would allow judges to order firearms confiscated without a prior hearing. House Bill 218, filed Monday by Democrat State Rep. Ann Johnson of Houston, would repeal Texas’ prohibition on red flag laws and establish a process for courts to issue extreme risk protective orders. Under the proposal, family members, household members, and law enforcement officers could petition a court to restrict an individual’s firearm rights if they believe the person poses an immediate danger because of alleged mental illness and access to... Texas Scorecard https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4402495/posts#comment Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:59:31 GMT