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Here's the reply I got from Chili's concerning their TABC license. This tells me the bar and dinning areas are all one and it's ok to carry in the bar.

From: Sebastian Milano [mailto:Sebastian.Milano@chilis.com]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 9:36 AM
To: <propellerhead>
Subject: Chili's Hulen

Dear <propellerhead>

Thank you for your inquiry regarding TABC licensing at Chili's Hulen. Our liquor permits cover our entire restaurant, they are not separate for Bar and Restaurant.

Thank you for choosing Chili's! I hope your family has a great Holiday and a Happy New Year.

Sebastian Milano
Chili's Area Director
Voicemail: 88349
Ph: 817-938-3486
Fax: 972-628-8257

Thanks. I emailed Chili's to ask about the branch near me. I'll post their reply if any.

Let's continue with the Chili's example. Let's assume there are no 30.06 signs....

So if the bar's license only applies to the bar, then it most likely falls in the 51% category, which means I could not carry at the bar. The restaurant part would be ok. The "unlicensed possesion" sign would typically be posted at the bar. On the other hand, if the license covers the bar AND restaurant as one, then most likely they do not fall under the 51% category, which means I can carry anywhere in the restaurant. The "unlicensed possesion" sign in this case would typically be posted at the main entrance. Does that sound about right?

I carry at Chili's all the time. Often, I sit in the bar are because tables are almost always readily available. I'm a non-smoker but I can tolerate sitting in the smoking section at Chili's.

So, have we decided whether the bar at restaurants were off-limits?