Texas § GV.2165.451 - APPLICABILITY
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§ GV.2165.451. APPLICABILITY
APPLICABILITY. (a) This subchapter applies to a building or portion of a building: (1) that is: (A) used by an agency 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 state agency 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 subchapter 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. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
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What does The Texas Constitution § GV.2165.451 cover?
Section GV.2165.451 ("APPLICABILITY") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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