Tex. Labor Code Section 52.061
Restriction on Prohibiting Employee Access to or Storage of Firearm or Ammunition

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“As of Sept. 1, 2021, permitless concealed carry and open carry is legal for anyone at least 21 years old who may lawfully possess a handgun.”
 
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A public or private employer may not prohibit an employee who holds a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H (Definitions), Chapter 411 (Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas), Government Code, who otherwise lawfully possesses a firearm, or who lawfully possesses ammunition from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition the employee is authorized by law to possess in a locked, privately owned motor vehicle in a parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area the employer provides for employees.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (S.B. 321), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 437 (H.B. 910), Sec. 30, eff. January 1, 2016.

Source: Section 52.061 — Restriction on Prohibiting Employee Access to or Storage of Firearm or Ammunition, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LA/htm/LA.­52.­htm#52.­061 (accessed May 4, 2024).

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§ 52.061’s source at texas​.gov