Firearm in vehicle at a Race track

[CosmosMpower]

I know you cannot carry a handgun with a CHL at a racetrack per TX state law. However, can you keep a gun in your car (not on your person) if your car is inside an auto/car race track venue? Does the castle doctrine override the CHL rules about restricting carry at a race track?

[victory]

Are you planning on parking inside a building that isn't a "parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area"?

[CosmosMpower]

Are you planning on parking inside a building that isn't a "parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area"?

I am instructing and driving at said race track. The car may briefly be in a "garage" spot if I have any mechanical issues which is technically inside a building but will likely stay out from under any permanent structures. Are the parking lots, track surface etc kosher since it's not inside a building?

The race track is out of town and I don't feel comfortable leaving the weapon where I am staying. I'd like to have it with me when I'm traveling on the highway though.

[CosmosMpower]

Also I never got clarification. Does "Race track" just mean a dog/horse track where betting is involved? Or does it even extend to an auto racing track where there is NOT a pro event going on at the time?

[Keith B]

Race track is where parimutuel wagering is going on, like a horse or dog track, NOT an auto race track like Texas Motor Speedway. You can carry in Texas Motor Speedway as long as there is not a professional sporting event like NASCAR going on. And yes, you can leave a firearm in your vehicle at the horse or dog track.

[CosmosMpower]

Race track is where parimutuel wagering is going on, like a horse or dog track, NOT an auto race track like Texas Motor Speedway. You can carry in Texas Motor Speedway as long as there is not a professional sporting event like NASCAR going on. And yes, you can leave a firearm in your vehicle at the horse or dog track.

Great, thanks exactly the info I was looking for.

[PUCKER]

Like others have said - you are good to go!

Out of curiousity, which group are your instructing for...TDE, NASA, etc?