SRC-JBJ H.B. 84 77(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 84 77R9 KEL-DBy: Gallego (Ogden) Criminal Justice 5/3/2001 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Under current Texas law, it is not an offense to possess body armor after being convicted of a felony. H.B. 84 provides that it is a felony of the third degree for a convicted felon to possess metal or body armor. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 46, Penal Code, by adding Section 46.041, as follows: Sec. 46.041. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF METAL OR BODY ARMOR BY FELON. Defines "metal or body armor." Provides that a person who has been convicted of a felony commits an offense if after the conviction the person possesses metal or body armor. Provides that an offense under this section is a felony of the third degree. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2001.