Today, the Texas House passed HB 910, amending Texas law to allow the open carry of handguns by carriers of a handgun license. Abbot said he will sign any open carry bill that reaches his desk, so it's basically a done deal.
It?s Official: Texas Legislature Passes Open Carry
I read the full text of the bill, and I like it for the most part.
I would have liked to see it implemented the day it is signed, but it looks like we will have to wait until September 1st for it to be official after the Governor's signature.
One part confuses me.
We CHL Texans are familiar with the 30.06 section, but this text creates a new section following it, 30.07.
The wording of a 30.06 "notice" is changing a bit, which means all current signs would be null and void until updated.
The wording of 30.07 will be slightly different to include specifically open carry of handguns, and that new section designates specifically that ALL entrances to a building MUST have the sign posted. The 30.06 section was NOT updated to include this. (Odd?)
Then, there is a part that states an offense was committed if the carrier carries on property where notice was given under "30.06 or 30.07".
That kinda rubs me raw.
They didn't specify in that statement that the method of carry and the notice given must be related. Only that notice was given under either of the sections.
This could potentially mean that carrying openly where no 30.07 is posted, but where a 30.06 sign IS posted, could still get you into trouble, and vice-versa.
Other than that, I think I like it.
At the very least, it is a good first step.
To my fellow Texans, and any citizens of inferior statesP), what are your thoughts?
It?s Official: Texas Legislature Passes Open Carry
I read the full text of the bill, and I like it for the most part.
I would have liked to see it implemented the day it is signed, but it looks like we will have to wait until September 1st for it to be official after the Governor's signature.
One part confuses me.
We CHL Texans are familiar with the 30.06 section, but this text creates a new section following it, 30.07.
The wording of a 30.06 "notice" is changing a bit, which means all current signs would be null and void until updated.
The wording of 30.07 will be slightly different to include specifically open carry of handguns, and that new section designates specifically that ALL entrances to a building MUST have the sign posted. The 30.06 section was NOT updated to include this. (Odd?)
Then, there is a part that states an offense was committed if the carrier carries on property where notice was given under "30.06 or 30.07".
That kinda rubs me raw.
They didn't specify in that statement that the method of carry and the notice given must be related. Only that notice was given under either of the sections.
This could potentially mean that carrying openly where no 30.07 is posted, but where a 30.06 sign IS posted, could still get you into trouble, and vice-versa.
Other than that, I think I like it.
At the very least, it is a good first step.
To my fellow Texans, and any citizens of inferior statesP), what are your thoughts?