For Unlawful Carrying of Handgun by License Holder, how long after release from confinement is possession of a handgun prohibited for a convicted felon?

• A. 5 years
• B. 2 years
• C. 10 years
• D. Forever

Answer: (A)

Felons are barred from possessing a firearm under Texas law. The possession prohibition lasts five years after the date the person is released from confinement. So during that five-year window, the felon cannot legally possess a handgun. The countdown starts at release from confinement and ends five years later, after which possession may be allowed again if there are no other disqualifications. This is not a permanent ban, and the five-year period is the key timeframe.