Q: I was convicted of a non violent felony possession charge in Texas in 2017. How can i get my gun rights back?
I was not driving and it was not my vehicle. When the officer asked the driver to step out of the vehicle the substance fell onto the road from the driver side floorboard. We were both charged even though I told the officer it was not mine and no paraphernalia or any other incriminating evidence was found on me or on the passenger side if the vehicle.
A:
With a felony conviction, you won't be "getting your gun rights back," unless the conviction is pardoned by the governor. It is highly unusual and difficult to obtain a pardon.
In Texas, a felon can legally have a firearm where they live (and nowhere else) 5 yrs after release from probation, parole, or prison. If you are caught anywhere else with the firearm it is a third degree felony charge. It remains illegal under Federal law.
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