Penal Code §46.03

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Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0332 (Mar 17, 2020): Authority of a county investigator to carry a firearm in a courtroom
KP-0212 (Mar 01, 2018): Whether sections 46.02 and 46.03 of the Penal Code apply to presiding election judges licensed to carry a handgun under chapter 411 of the Government Code
KP-0176 (Dec 01, 2017): Whether handgun license holders may carry handguns on the premises of a church that does not post signs excluding handguns and whether churches are exempt from the private security fees charged to private institutions
KP-0120 (Jun 02, 2016): Authority of a junior or community college to prohibit the carrying of concealed handguns in classrooms or other areas where minors attend class or are routinely present
KP-0051 (Nov 18, 2015): Authority of an institution of higher education to establish certain rules regarding the carrying of handguns on campus
KP-0050 (Sep 23, 2015): Application of Penal Code sections 30.07 and 46.03, relating to the open carry of handguns, to school districts
KP-0049 (Sep 09, 2015): Questions regarding a notice prohibiting entry with a handgun onto certain premises under section 30.06 of the Penal Code and section 411.209 of the Government Code
KP-0047 (Jul 24, 2015): The extent to which firearms may be excluded from buildings that contain courts, offices utilized by the courts, and other county officials
GA-1051 (Oct 21, 2013): Whether a school district may authorize an employee or trustee to carry a concealed handgun at any meeting of a governmental entity or on the premises of school property where a sporting event or interscholastic event is taking place
JM-1271 (Dec 21, 1990): Authority of an employee P. 0. BOX 5210 of the Adjutant General's De- Austin, Texas 78763-5218 partment to carry a handgun while in the course and scope of his employment
JM-1050 (May 30, 1989): Clarification of Attorney Enforcement Officer General Opinion JM-1028 (1989) Standards and Education JM-1010 ( 1989 ) Overruled in part by
JM-0286:
JM-0613: Whether it is a crime for a peace officer to carry a handgun while outside his jurisdiction or not in the actual discharge of his duties Mr. Fred Toler, Executive Director as a peace officer Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Suite 100. 1606 Beadway Circle Austin, Texas 78754 Gentlemen: You both have asked, in effect, whether a Texas peace officer comaits a crime and is subject to prosecution for a misdemeanor or felony if he carries a, handgun either (1) while he is "off duty" (i.e.9 not actually carrying out duties assigned him by his depart- ment) , or (2) w

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