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I agree with SigM4, Costco's written statement does not comply with the Texas law requirement for written effective notice.



(3) “Written communication” means:

(A) a card or other document on which is written language identical to the following:  “Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun”;  or

(B) a sign posted on the property that:

(i) includes the language described by Paragraph (A) in both English and Spanish;

(ii) appears in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height;  and

(iii) is displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public.

(d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200, except that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if it is shown on the trial of the offense that, after entering the property, the license holder was personally given the notice by oral communication described by Subsection (b) and subsequently failed to depart.

I've been a Costco member since 9/2000. I'm guessing the membership agreement back then was silent regarding guns. And, my renewals have never included a new membership document. Therefore, I believe that at this point in time, I've not been "notified".

I was at Costco yesterday and carried concealed.