After comparing the two, here is my opinion.
SB739 just addresses the parking lot issue, which to some is the only issue.
SB534 protects the employee from being terminated for having a CHL and possessing a weapon in the parking area. Yes you must notify your employer, but even if your employer is a rabid anti, and he can't terminate you, and you can recover damages if he tries, I really do not see an issue.
Go back and read all of the posts from folks scared for their jobs because Texas is a employ at will state - or whatever the term is.
I think both bills have merits, one for simplicity sake and one for job protection.
If SB739 was passed, and you have a weapon in your car, your boss finds out and fires you, if SB534 is not enacted, too bad, so sad. You can not do anything about it. You are hereby terminated for doing something legal.
If you don't like the wording, contact the sponsors and commitee and have it changed.
I personally would like job protection for exercising a right. We certainly don't have first or fourth amendment protection at work.
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TSRA Alert on SB534
Please Contact Senate Committee Members Listed Below!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20, the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee will consider Senate Bill 534 by State Senator Glenn Hegar (R-Katy), TSRA and NRA-backed legislation that will allow Concealed Handgun Licensees to transport and store handguns in their locked motor vehicles while parked on their employer's property. This important bill will allow hard-working, law abiding Texans to protect themselves on their daily commutes to and from work.
Members of Senate Criminal Justice Committee are: Chairman: Senator John Whitmire (D-Houston), Vice Chairman: Senator Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo), Senator Bob Deuell (R-Greenville), Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston), Senator John Carona (R-Dallas), Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-McAllen), and Senator Glenn Hegar (R-Katy).
Please remember that Senator Hegar is the bill sponsor so thank his office for carrying this important legislation.
To find contact information use the Senate's website:
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/Senate/Members.htm
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20, the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee will consider Senate Bill 534 by State Senator Glenn Hegar (R-Katy), TSRA and NRA-backed legislation that will allow Concealed Handgun Licensees to transport and store handguns in their locked motor vehicles while parked on their employer's property. This important bill will allow hard-working, law abiding Texans to protect themselves on their daily commutes to and from work.
Members of Senate Criminal Justice Committee are: Chairman: Senator John Whitmire (D-Houston), Vice Chairman: Senator Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo), Senator Bob Deuell (R-Greenville), Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston), Senator John Carona (R-Dallas), Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-McAllen), and Senator Glenn Hegar (R-Katy).
Please remember that Senator Hegar is the bill sponsor so thank his office for carrying this important legislation.
To find contact information use the Senate's website:
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/Senate/Members.htm