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  89R8796 RAL-D     By: Goodwin H.B. No. 1956       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the seizure of firearms by a peace officer during the   emergency detention of certain persons who may have a mental   illness.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 573.001(h), Health and Safety Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (h)  A peace officer who takes a person into custody under   Subsection (a) shall [ may ] immediately seize any firearm found in   possession of the person. After seizing a firearm under this   subsection, the peace officer shall comply with the requirements of   Article 18.191, Code of Criminal Procedure.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.