Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 179.054
Storage of Handgun

(a)

A first responder who enters a location where carrying a handgun is prohibited by federal law or otherwise shall use a device approved by the department under Section 411.1883 (Training Course for Certain First Responders)(f), Government Code, to secure and store the handgun.

(b)

A first responder is responsible for procuring the device approved by the department under Section 411.1883 (Training Course for Certain First Responders)(f), Government Code, or for reimbursing the first responder’s employer or supervisor for the use of a device provided by the employer or supervisor.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1026 (H.B. 1069), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.002(16), eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 179.054 — Storage of Handgun, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­179.­htm#179.­054 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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