Sec. 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, 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, 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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Public Safety Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
Chapter 365 - Temporary Secure Weapon Storage for Certain Public Buildings
Section 365.001. Applicability
Section 365.002. Temporary Secure Weapon Storage
Section 365.003. Self-Service Weapon Lockers for Temporary Secure Storage
Section 365.004. Temporary Secure Weapon Storage Administered by Employee of Political Subdivision