I noticed a sign on a Mobil convenience store in Arlington, TX that stated it's a felony to bring a licensed weapon into a business that sells alcohol, and it cited Section 11.041 or Section 61.11 of the Alcoholic Beverage Code. I had thought the rule applied only to businesses that derived 51% of their revenue from alcohol sales (primarily bars and liquor stores). I looked it up in the handgun law section on the DPS website, and it does reference the above Alcoholic Beverage Code. I'd like to find out what the above citations actually say, however. See below the section of Texas Handgun Law:
"NOTICE REQUIRED ON CERTAIN PREMISES.
VCS Art. 4413(29ee) Sec. 31*
*[as amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., H.B.2909.]
(d) A business that has a permit or license issued under the Alcoholic Beverage Code and that is not required to display a sign under this section may be required to display a sign under Section 11.041 or Section 61.11, Alcoholic Beverage Code."
Does anyone have knowledge regarding such a law? Does the store have to post a notice, or would I be committing a felony regardless?
Obviously, I don't want to patronize such places, but I don't want to inadvertantly walk into a store where I could be charged with a crime.
"NOTICE REQUIRED ON CERTAIN PREMISES.
VCS Art. 4413(29ee) Sec. 31*
*[as amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., H.B.2909.]
(d) A business that has a permit or license issued under the Alcoholic Beverage Code and that is not required to display a sign under this section may be required to display a sign under Section 11.041 or Section 61.11, Alcoholic Beverage Code."
Does anyone have knowledge regarding such a law? Does the store have to post a notice, or would I be committing a felony regardless?
Obviously, I don't want to patronize such places, but I don't want to inadvertantly walk into a store where I could be charged with a crime.