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SB 1709 Disarming of CHL holder within Secure Area of Police or Sheriff Department’s Office

Provides that a peace officer may temporarily disarm a license holder when a license holder enters a nonpublic, secure portion of a law enforcement facility, and that the weapon shall be stored in a secure gun locker and returned when the individual leaves the facility.

Requires prominent notice at the entrance to the facility.

Applies only to premises used for the official business of peace officers described by Articles 2.12(1) and (3), Code of Criminal Procedure (referring to sheriffs and municipal police officers).

Defines "law enforcement facility" as "a building or a portion of a building used exclusively by a law enforcement agency that employs peace officers as described by Articles 2.12(1) and (3), Code of Criminal Procedure, and support personnel to conduct the official business of the agency.

This from the Texas DPS site for new 2007 laws.

KB Craig writes:

There is nothing that prohibits them from posting the sign. The sign doesn't stop a CHL from carrying there, but it's not illegal for them to post it.

I'm sorry, I doubted your answer and checked with my instructor from years ago. He says that Gov. Perry signed an Executive Order several years ago stating that state and local governments shall not post 30.06 signs. He is researching and will send me a copy. I will post the number and date when I receive it. Thanks KB for your response.

Twice now I have had to visit the Gulfton Storefront (HPD station) and they have had a 30.06 sign in the window. I wait outside and talk to them through the doorway and tell them I am armed and they always say to come on in. I mentioned to one of the officers that the sign was not legal and she said "Yes, we know" but it is still there. Am I correct that it should not be there?