springmom is almost 100% correct.
the sign found on all stores selling alcohol: (i checked the one where i work)
Quote:
the unlicensed possession of a weapon on these premises is a felony with a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $10,000.
to review...the texas law says...
carrying without a CHL = misdemeanor
carrying without CHL where alcohol is sold = felony
this guy is being charged with the felony. the 51% law only applies to people who do have a CHL and would never apply at any Wal-Mart (unless they put a pub in one).
everyone got that now?
Ok, well then that makes more sense. Still kinda weird having an "overlap" in a sense kinda law for unliscensed carry, but I admit, it does seem legit based on the new info, and that kinda "overlap" thing isnt all that uncommon.doesnt really make it lees wierd or confusing, and is kinda pointless. If unlicesned CCW is so "bad", why a misdomeaner if you do it 1 place, but a felony in another? ow well. I wont complain. I dislike CCW laws/permits, so I'd rather see it be a misdomeaner (if anything) in MOST places, rather than they just "consolidate" the law and make it a felony everywhere.Too many laws, made by too many sections of government.And we are expected to knwo all of them. guess you are supposed to not just read all the sates, counties, and cities laws, but search every individual government department for any laws/codes they add on as well. They really need to make it where the city counsil or legislature is the ONLY one making laws, and get rid of all thes administartive laws, policies, codes, etc that a department cant pass at thier whim. Its just too much.
I still stick by my rant in principal though, as what I mention does happen, it just appears to not be the case this time, as I was not getting the distinction in the laws. Apparently my Texas law-fu is quite weak
however, I digress, as I didnt intend to drag the thread off topic at all.sorry.