There is actually a law that allows the federal government to restore gun rights to people convicted of a felony. Under Texas law, a convicted felon cannot possess a firearm.Possession of a firearm can have significant legal consequences for felons. While Texas law allows for certain exceptions regarding firearm possession for felons, federal law takes a stricter stance. If you are convicted of a felony in the United States, even a non-violent felony, then you will permanently lose your right to keep and possess firearms. Section 922(g) is the law that prohibits felons, and certain other groups, from possessing firearms. Convicted felons can apply to ATF for "relief" from the "disability" of not being able to possess a gun. The law is pretty clear once your a felon you lose your second amendment rights period. Even if you complete a prision term. Bruen, in which the Court announced a new historical tradition standard to assess laws and regulations challenged under the Second Amendment.