Only if it is an antique weapon or a replica of an antique as defined by Texas Penal Code 46.01(3). Muzzle loading black powder rifles are not allowed unless they are antiques or replicas.
Category: Texas Gun Laws
Only when a defendant has been discharged from deferred adjudication by a court order may the defendant own or possess a firearm. The defendant may not own or possess a firearm while on deferred adjudication.
Texas law allows a convicted felon to possess a gun where he resides once five years have elapsed from the felon’s release from prison or parole. Federal law states that a felon may not own a firearm, and the only way to own one in Texas is if it is completely manufactured in Texas and does not pass through interstate commerce channels.
No, unless the crime is punishable by less than 1 year imprisonment or civil rights have been restored (ie. judge restores civil rights upon release from community supervision or the governor has issued a pardon)
If you have been convicted of Class A or felony Assault Family Violence, you may not own a gun under Texas law until 5 years have elapsed from the date of release from jail or community supervision.
No, unless the crime is punishable by less than 1 year imprisonment or civil rights have been restored (ie. judge restores civil rights upon release from community supervision or the governor has issued a pardon)