SB 1362 – Red-flag laws

SB 1362 ensures that no Texas government agency or official can enforce firearm-related restraining orders that bypass due process and are not rooted in criminal charges. By rejecting extreme risk protective orders unless explicitly permitted by state law, the bill defends constitutional rights and keeps unelected federal influence out of local law enforcement. It reinforces local control and shields taxpayers from being complicit in policies that could violate individual liberties and property rights. Blocking the use of federal grants tied to these programs also prevents fiscal dependence on strings-attached funding that undermines state sovereignty. This bill is a clear defense of the Second Amendment, limited government, and personal responsibility. It discourages expansion of government authority without due process.