Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 365.001
Applicability


(a)

This chapter applies to a building or portion of a building:

(1)

that is:

(A)

used by a political subdivision of this state; and

(B)

generally open to the public; and

(2)

in which:

(A)

carrying a handgun or other firearm, location-restricted knife, club, or other weapon on the premises or part of the premises would violate Chapter 46 (Weapons), Penal Code, or other law; or

(B)

the political subdivision in control of the building, by sign or otherwise, prohibits handguns or other firearms, location-restricted knives, clubs, or other weapons on the premises or part of the premises.

(b)

This chapter does not apply to:

(1)

a penal institution, as that term is defined by Section 1.07 (Definitions), Penal Code; or

(2)

a public primary or secondary school or institution of higher education.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 786 (H.B. 29), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 365.001 — Applicability, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­365.­htm#365.­001 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 365.001’s source at texas​.gov