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bauerdj wrote:[

The can restict CHL holders only with the 30.06. By manner I meant they can restrict you from driving Fords onto their property, or coming onto the property shirtless, or with a camera, etc.

dihappy wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote: We have to remember that "premises" is defined in 46.03 and 46.035 to include only buildings and portions of buildings, but expressly excludes parking lots.
Regards,
Chas.

So then a Mall "cannot" prohibit carrying onto a parking lot even if 30.06 signs are posted there?

That is wrong. The only locations where parking lots are not part of the premises are for locations listed in the penal code sections 46.03 and 46.035.

dihappy wrote:Even my CHL instructor (retired Austin PD) said that you could carry onto any parking lot.

If it isnt gated or entry restricted, how can it be private?

Best Buy is private property. Kroger is private property. Your local conveinence store is private property, etc. The can restrict access in any manner they please, including 30.06 signs.

Syntax360 wrote:I've never encountered the situation, but I thought 30.06 only applies to premises, defined as buildings and surrounding structures. I always assumed that meant parking lots were OK. Guess I was wrong?[/b]

This is a common misunderstanding. The definition of premises that excludes parking lots only applies to places list in Penal Code 46.03 and 46.035.

The exclusion of parking lots does not apply to other private property.

A private property owner can post 30.06 in parking lots and 30.06 becomes off limits for concealed carry.