A recent law prohibits employers from banning guns in locked personal cars in their parking lots.
I heard a well-loved talk show host (I’m looking at you Mark Davis) get this dead wrong this morning, even after speaking to a self-proclaimed ‘expert’. (is your name really Tag, and do you really instruct people on the law? — God help us)
A public or private employer may not prohibit an employee who holds a license to carry a concealed handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, 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.
This restriction applies to the Irving ISD also. They can not prohibit employees from having guns in their cars! It is a waste of air to ‘give permission’ to employees because they already have permission. (They had permission before — it is the second amendment — the fact these moronic discussions come up at all is testament to how upside down everything is!)
Link to the text of the bill:
http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/html/SB00321F.htm
Easy to understand article:
http://www.haynesboone.com/texas_employees_new_gun_rights/
sidenote:
I recently visited a plant in Dallas that had the “30.06” sign predominately posted on the fence to their parking lot, but not at the entry point to their door. This is pointless. The sign only pertains to conditions in the building, and it is only valid when posted at the entry points of the building. (this wasn’t a public building, making it doubly pointless)
LA precedent, not necessarily law, allows restrictions if the lot can be secured from public access. Permanent gates, etc. Current employer provides secure firearm storage at the main security building.