Applicability

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.