Jedi,
Generally, a concealed handgun license permits you to carry anywhere it
is not prohibited to do so. Isn’t that cute?
I’ll will take some information as an excerpt from Texas Penal Code
46.035.
For the full text, complete meaning, and application of the
law, consult current law or a qualified attorney as the following excerpt
and this entire post are incomplete and may be inadequate for your
needs.
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Where are you NOT permitted to carry a concealed handgun as a CHL
holder?
a) You commit an offense if you intentionally fail to conceal the
handgun. It is a defense to prosecution if you displayed the handgun
under circumstances in which you would have been justified in using
deadly force (see Penal Code chap 9). I would hope classes, ranges and
gun shops would be exceptions.
b1) On the premises of a business which derives 51% or more of
its income for the sale or service of alcohol for ON-site consumption.
These are the places which must have the red 51 sign.
b2) On the premises where a high school, collegiate, or
professional sporting event or interscholastic event is taking place.
(There is a technical exception for qualified participants in shooting
events.)
b3) On the premises of a correctional facility.
b4) On the premises of a nursing home. (Hospitals are no longer
forbidden and must have the proper “no guns” sign which I’ll explain
later.)
b5) In an amusement park. Many additional concerns; must be
at least 75 acres, open more than 120 days/year, have security guards
on premises, etc.
b6) (Churches now must have the proper “effective notice”.
Otherwise it is legal to carry to/in church.)
c) At any meeting of a governmental entity! This one can include
Fire Dept and EMS meetings as well as other government or
government-funded organizations. Be careful! This one can be tricky!
d) If intoxicated. That is “in the opinion of the arresting officer”.
No blood test, no Breathalyzer, etc.
e) If in uniform as a Security officers licensed under the Private
Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act (Article 4413(29bb)).
You must wear the gun as prescribed by THOSE directives when in
uniform.
f1) explains what an amusement park is for this particular
application of law.
f3) “Premises” means a building or a portion of a building. The
term does not include any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or
walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area.
g) Offenses are Class A misdemeanors except for b1 and b3
which are 3d degree felonies.
i) Subsections b4, b5, and b6 and c require “effective notice”
(addressed later)
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Under PC 46.03,
a) it is illegal to carry on or about your person a handgun, illegal
knife, club, or prohibited weapon (see 46.05a):
a1) On the physical premises of a public or private school or
education institution, any grounds or building on which they sponsor an
activity, or a passenger transportation vehicle of a school or educational
institution.
a2) On the premises of a polling place on the day of an election or
when early voting is in progress.
a3) In ANY government court of offices utilized by the court.
a4) On the premises of a racetrack
a5) in or into the secured area of an airport.
b) There are some exceptions (see the book)
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PC 30.06. Trespass by holder of license to carry concealed
handgun.
a) A license holder commits an offense if the license holder:
a1) carries a handgun under the authority (of the CHL statute),
op property of another without effective consent; and
a2) received notice that:
a2a) entry on the property by a license holder with a concealed
handgun was forbidden; or
a2b) remaining on the property with a concealed handgun was
forbidden and failed to depart.
b) For the purposes of this section, a person receives notice if the
owner of the property or someone with apparent authority to act for the
owner provides notice to the person by oral or written communication.
c) In this section:
c3) “Written communication” means
c3a) a card or other document on which is written language
identical to the following: “Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code
(trespass by holder of license to carry a concealed handgun), a person
licensed under Article 4413(29ee), Revised Statutes (concealed handgun
law) may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.”
- This sign must be in both English and Spanish, in contrasting colors
with block letters at least one inch in height, and displayed in a
conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public.
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This is an excerpt. I am not an attorney. Please consult an attorney for
qualified interpretation of the law and specific advice.
(whew, I’m pooped!)
Jedi,
Only computers give cookies! C’mon over for a Shiner Bock!