Motorist Protection Act MPABryanmc wrote:I'm relatively new to Texas. What exactly is the "MPA"? I've seen it referenced but not enough info to research it. Thanks
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/D ... /PE.46.htm
Texas Penal Code 46.02
As amended in 2009, Texas implemented the Motorist Protection Act which allows a person without a CHL to have a handgun (inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle
that is owned by the person or under the person's control.)provided that:
in their car
1. the handgun remains concealed
2. the person is not engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor (a violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic)
3. the person is not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm
4. the person is not a member of a criminal street gang
Watercraft (Kayak, canoes, Boats, PWC) were added to "car" later, I believe it was legislative session before last?
However, there are still places where people can't carry in car/boat >>>Examples: CARS and WATERCRAFT on Army Corps of Engineer managed parks/property/lakes, Cars on Post Office Property, Cars in GunFree School Zone areas where person has no LTC/CHL issued by the State in which the school is located...