(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING. The same meaning that it has in Tex. Penal Code Ch. 30.
CITY PREMISES. A building or any portion of a structure owned, leased, occupied or controlled by the city. CITY PREMISES include, but are not limited to, the City Hall, civic center, fire department, municipal service compound, police and courts building, the armory building, the municipal water and sewer distribution, treatment and storage facilities and the municipal swimming pool. CITY PREMISES do not include streets, sidewalks or open public parks or green spaces owned or operated by the city.
ENTER or ENTRY. The intrusion of the entire body.
FIREARM. A gun, pistol, rifle or any other device designed, made or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using explosive energy generated by an explosion or burning substance or any device readily convertible to that use.
NOTICE. The same meaning that it has in Tex. Penal Code § 30.05.
(B) Firearms unlawful.
(1) Except as provided in this section, a person carrying a firearm, whether the firearm is concealed or unconcealed, may not enter or remain upon city premises.
(2) The City Secretary shall direct city staff to:
(a) Provide notice at all city premises that entry is forbidden to anyone carrying a firearm; and
(b) Provide notice to depart to anyone found carrying a firearm not permitted by this section on city premises.
(3) Signs posted as notice under division (B)(2)(a) above shall include a statement in English and Spanish giving notice that firearms are prohibited.
(4) This section does not apply to a peace officer or a commissioned security officer hired by or under contract with the city and acting within the scope of that employment, or to a peace officer of another unit of government lawfully acting within the scope of the peace officer’s duties.
(5) A person may carry a firearm on the premises of the airport for the purposes of shipping the firearm by air or receiving a shipment of the firearm, subject to such restrictions as the City Secretary or his or her designee may require, and in compliance with applicable federal regulations.
(2012 Code, § 60-72) Penalty, see § 132.99