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Keith B wrote:
Hi Hans, and welcome to the forum.

Unfortunately, this is correct. The bill only covers employees, not contractors, vendors or other visitors to the company.

An example is if the company posted 30.06 signs on the parking lot, it would not apply to the employees, but no other CHL's can come onto the lot with a firearm in their vehicle.

The other thing to realize is the refineries have some more restrictions that they can place on employees with CHL's as to where they are allowed to park.

Thanks.

I received similar clarification from Alice Tripp as well. Contractors and visitors had to be excluded to get the bill to pass. This bill faced quite a bit of opposition. Just glad I can now legally keep 'em in the parking lot at the office.

Hi all,

I'm new to the site. Been lurking for a while and I figured its time to start contributing. I wanted to share this email I received yesterday regarding SB 321. My understanding of the section of the Texas labor code Mr. Cotton shared is that a company is prohibited from treating contractors differently from employees when it comes to laws regarding labor relations (including SB321). However, one of the local refineries sent out an email stating SB321 does not protect contractors and visitors (I've attached it below slightly redacted to focus on the content rather than the company). SB321 is a new law and has not been tested in the courts yet. Opponents may attempt to circumvent the intent of the law using methods already discussed here. The following email may be one of those attempts. Any thoughts?

Hans


Re: New Texas Firearms Law

You may be aware that on September 1, 2011, a new Texas firearms law (Senate Bill 321) will go into effect. Although this new law may Affect some (company) employees, it has no effect with respect to Contractors or visitors at (company) facilities.

Accordingly, contractors and visitors continue to be prohibited from transporting or storing firearms or ammunition on (company) property, including, but not limited to, buildings, operational areas, and parking facilities.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

(name)
Contract Administration Section Supervisor Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX)
Email: name@company.com