Labor Code §52.061

In force on Jan 01, 2016 · this text took effect Jan 01, 2016 · same as today's text

RESTRICTION ON PROHIBITING EMPLOYEE ACCESS TO OR STORAGE OF FIREARM OR AMMUNITION

A public or private employer may not prohibit an employee who holds a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H , Chapter 411 , Government Code, who otherwise lawfully possesses a firearm, or who lawfully possesses ammunition from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition the employee is authorized by law to possess in a locked, privately owned motor vehicle in a parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area the employer provides for employees.

History: Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (S.B. 321 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 437 (H.B. 910 ), Sec. 30, eff. January 1, 2016.

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Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0972 (May 11, 2012): Authority of an employer to ban the transport and storage of handguns by concealed handgun license holders in locked private vehicles on employee parking lots

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