Tex.
Health & Safety Code Section 552.002
Carrying of Handgun by License Holder in State Hospital
(a)
In this section:(1)
“License holder” has the meaning assigned by Section 46.03 (Places Weapons Prohibited), Penal Code.(2)
“State hospital” means the following facilities:(A)
the Austin State Hospital;(B)
the Big Spring State Hospital;(C)
the El Paso Psychiatric Center;(D)
the Kerrville State Hospital;(E)
the North Texas State Hospital;(F)
the Rio Grande State Center;(G)
the Rusk State Hospital;(H)
the San Antonio State Hospital;(I)
the Terrell State Hospital; and(J)
the Waco Center for Youth.(3)
“Written notice” means a sign that is posted on property and that:(A)
includes in both English and Spanish written language identical to the following: "Pursuant to Section 552.002 (Carrying of Handgun by License Holder in State Hospital), Health and Safety Code (carrying of handgun by license holder in state hospital), a person licensed under Subchapter H (Definitions), Chapter 411 (Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas), Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun";(B)
appears in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height; and(C)
is displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public at each entrance to the property.(b)
A state hospital may prohibit a license holder from carrying a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H (Definitions), Chapter 411 (Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas), Government Code, on the property of the hospital by providing written notice.(c)
A license holder who carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H (Definitions), Chapter 411 (Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas), Government Code, on the property of a state hospital at which written notice is provided is liable for a civil penalty in the amount of:(1)
$100 for the first violation; or(2)
$500 for the second or subsequent violation.(d)
The attorney general or an appropriate prosecuting attorney may sue to collect a civil penalty under this section.
Source:
Section 552.002 — Carrying of Handgun by License Holder in State Hospital, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.552.htm#552.002 (accessed Apr. 13, 2024).
