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The definition that excludes driveways, sidewalks, etc, ONLY applie to places that restrict yout right to carry.

waffenmacht wrote:Thanks txinvestigator. Thats exactly what I was looking for. Much appreciated. This brings up the question of "premises".

The only definition of the word in the Penal Code only applies to sections 46.03 & 46.035.

I imagine we then use the common definition;

prem·ise
n. also prem·iss (prms)

1. A proposition upon which an argument is based or from which a conclusion is drawn.
2. Logic.
1. One of the propositions in a deductive argument.
2. Either the major or the minor proposition of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is drawn.
3. premises Law. The preliminary or explanatory statements or facts of a document, as in a deed.
4. premises
1. Land and the buildings on it.
2. A building or part of a building.


v. prem·ised, prem·is·ing, prem·is·es
v. tr.

1. To state in advance as an introduction or explanation.
2. To state or assume as a proposition in an argument.


v. intr.

To make a premise.





Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

Main Entry: prem·is·es
Pronunciation: 'pre-m&-s&z
Function: noun plural
1 : matters previously stated: as a : the preliminary part of a deed that includes a description of the real estate and that precedes the habendum b : the preliminary part of a bill in equity that states the facts, names the wrongs, and identifies the defendants
2 : a tract of land with its component parts (as buildings); also : a building or part of a building usually with its appurtenances (as grounds or easements)

Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.

premises

n : land and buildings together considered as a place of business; "bread is baked on the premises"

Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University

§46.02. Unlawful carrying weapons.

(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally,
knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his person a handgun,
illegal knife, or club.


§46.15. Nonapplicability.

(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:


(2) is on the person's own premises or premises under the
person's control

beware of;



§42.01. Disorderly conduct.

(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or
knowingly:



(8 ) displays a firearm or other deadly weapon in a public
place in a manner calculated to alarm;



1.07
(40) "Public place" means any place to which the public or a
substantial group of the public has access and includes, but is not
limited to streets, highways, and the common areas of schools,
hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities,
and shops.