(A) Except as provided in this section, a person carrying a firearm, whether the firearm is concealed or unconcealed, may not enter or remain on city premises. The City Manager shall direct city staff to:
(1) Provide notice at all city premises that entry is forbidden to anyone carrying a firearm not permitted by this section; and
(2) Provide notice to depart to anyone found carrying a firearm not permitted by this section on city premises.
(B) A sign posted as notice under division (A)(1) of this section shall include a statement, in English and Spanish, to read substantially as follows:
Entry onto these premises while carrying a firearm, whether the firearm is concealed or unconcealed, is prohibited. Entry onto these premises while carrying a firearm may subject you to prosecution for criminal trespass under Tex. Penal Code § 30.05.
(C) 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. Additionally, this section does not apply to a person license to carry a concealed handgun under Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Art. 4413(29ee).
(D) A person may transport, demonstrate and display a firearm for purposes of show or sale on city premises in connection with an event approved by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee, and subject to such restrictions as the City Manager or his or her designee may require.
(E) A person may carry a firearm on the premises of the airport for purposes of shipping the firearm by air or receiving a shipment of the firearm, subject to such restrictions as the City Manager or his or her designee may require, and in compliance with applicable federal regulations.
(Ord. 473, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 130.99
Statutory reference:
Regulation of firearms, see Tex. Local Gov't Code §§ 215.001 and 217.003(c)