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Tex. Local Government Code § 179.001 Definitions
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Sec. 179.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. (2) "First responder" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.01, Penal Code. (3) "Handgun" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.01, Penal Code. Added by Act…
Tex. Local Government Code § 179.002 Applicability of Chapter
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Sec. 179.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER. This chapter applies only to: (1) a municipality with a population of 30,000 or less that has not adopted Chapter 174; and (2) a county with a population of 250,000 or less that has not adopted Chapter 174. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.…
Tex. Local Government Code § 179.003 Construction of Chapter
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Sec. 179.003. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER. (a) This chapter does not create a cause of action or liability. (b) This chapter may not be construed to waive, under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, or any other law, a municipality's or county's governmental immunity from s…
Tex. Local Government Code § 179.051 Authority of Municipality Or County To Prohibit Or Regulate Carrying Handgun
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Sec. 179.051. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY TO PROHIBIT OR REGULATE CARRYING HANDGUN. (a) A municipality or county to which this chapter applies and that employs or supervises first responders may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, or other measure that generally pro…