Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States; creating a criminal offense.

HB 5041 creates a new criminal offense in Texas for individuals not lawfully present in the United States who possess a firearm. It amends the Penal Code to specifically prohibit such possession, classifying it as a state jail felony (less severe than a regular felony). This bill directly affects non-citizens in Texas who lack legal immigration status and are found with firearms. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and does not change penalties for lawfully present individuals possessing firearms.