Now that I have my CHL, I am paranoid I'll carry into a prohibited place. With 13 categories to worry about, rather than try to memorize, I thought I'd make up a little laminated card to keep in my wallet next to my license. Here's what I have, it will be front and back.
Texas Firearm Prohibited Places
1. Public or private schools, school sponsored activities, school vehicles, unless permitted in writing or by written regulations.
2. Premises of public polling place on day of voting or early voting.
3. Government court or court offices, unless permitted in writing or by written regulations.
4. At a racetrack (and possibly on racetrack parking lot).
5. In a secured area of an airport (except when in checked baggage).
6. Within 1,000 feet of place of execution if you have received notice it is prohibited (except while driving on public road or while at home or work).
Texas CHL Prohibited Places
1. On premises of 51% establishments.
2. On premises of high school, collegiate or professional sporting event.
3. On premises of a correctional facility.
4. On premises of hospital or nursing home, without proper authorization, if proper notice is given.
5. In an amusement park, if proper notice is given.
6. On premises of established place of worship, if proper notice is given, or you have received actual verbal notice.
7. At any meeting of a government entity, if proper notice is given.
(“Proper Notice” means the 30.06 sign)
(Premises does not include parking area)
Texas Firearm Prohibited Places
1. Public or private schools, school sponsored activities, school vehicles, unless permitted in writing or by written regulations.
2. Premises of public polling place on day of voting or early voting.
3. Government court or court offices, unless permitted in writing or by written regulations.
4. At a racetrack (and possibly on racetrack parking lot).
5. In a secured area of an airport (except when in checked baggage).
6. Within 1,000 feet of place of execution if you have received notice it is prohibited (except while driving on public road or while at home or work).
Texas CHL Prohibited Places
1. On premises of 51% establishments.
2. On premises of high school, collegiate or professional sporting event.
3. On premises of a correctional facility.
4. On premises of hospital or nursing home, without proper authorization, if proper notice is given.
5. In an amusement park, if proper notice is given.
6. On premises of established place of worship, if proper notice is given, or you have received actual verbal notice.
7. At any meeting of a government entity, if proper notice is given.
(“Proper Notice” means the 30.06 sign)
(Premises does not include parking area)