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I have heard so many contradictions about having a handgun in your vehicle (as a licensed CHL holder) in the parking lot at a public school where there are not any signs posted prohibiting such. I have asked many school resource officers and police officers in both Austin and Pflugerville and they stated if they find a weapon in a vehicle even if you are licensed to carry you will go to jail. As a teacher, I am concerned about this because if I am arrested this would cost me my job for sure. The district does not have any policy against this.

One officer stated the carry laws apply "Unless where prohibited by law" I read the law as stated below and the attorney general opinions as well. Is there a criminal code that trumps the CHL law?

Section 46.05(a):

(1) on the physical premises of a school or educational institution, any grounds or building on which an activity sponsored by a school or educational institution is being conducted, or a passenger transportation vehicle of a school or educational institution, whether the school or educational institution is public or private, unless pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the institution;
(3) "Premises" means a building or a portion of a building. The term does not include any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area.

http://www.oag.state.tx.us/opinions/opi ... jc0325.htm

http://www.oag.state.tx.us/opinions/opi ... dm0363.htm

Are these officers misinformed or was I misinformed when I took my CHL class? (I am not an attorney)

Thoughts? advice?