46.03 shows three different situations or places, might make more sense to read it this way:RPBrown wrote:Should not matter if he did not go inside.TexasGal wrote:Could this be why the officer was disapproving? (grounds of a school sponsored activity) rather than a concern it would be carried into the premises (buildings)?kde71450 wrote:Appreciate the quick answer. I downloaded the TX CHL Carry Laws (PDF) The topic Came up on another forum. The party was picking up his daughter from sporting event , he was stopped by DPS for inspection Sticker. He showed his TX CHL the officer admonished him for having it with him, but didn't write a ticket or arrest him (For the firearm). I guess even DPS Officers might not know the laws very well.
1. On the physical premises of a school or educational institution,
2. Any grounds or building on which an activity sponsored by a school or educational institution is being conducted,
3. A passenger transportation vehicle of a school or educational institution,
Premises applies only to the first situation - "premises of a school...". The second situation could be a sporting event - that would be "grounds" even when there is no building to go into. So the question is whether grounds includes the parking lot or not, and I haven't seen that addressed anywhere. Could be no ticket was written because the trooper knew the law well enough to know that there isn't a clear answer...