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I visited the Houston courthouse on Franklin st a few days ago. I watched the townhall meeting and they mentioned that they would/should have lock boxes for any LTC. There were two lines leading out both side doors. All the glass doors along the front of the courthouse were locked with chains. Posted at the side door was a 46.03 sign. I continued closer and closer towards the metal detectors. Near the glass doors I spotted a pair of constables. I stepped out of line to ask about these so called "lock boxes."

"Excuse me. I have an LTC."

"You have a what?"

"I have a liscense to carry. I heard there would be lock boxes provided for us?"

The constables smiled. Perhaps it was a mix of surprise and pity?

"No sir, you need to take it back to your vehicle."

"I saw the meeting where they said you would have lock boxes."

"No sir, you can't bring that in here. That's a felony, you need to return it to your vehicle."

"Oh, no no, I didn't bring it in I just wanted to know if there were really lock boxes."

The constables were friendly throughout the exchange, I thanked them for their time, and got back in line.

I removed my jacket and shoes. Secured to my belt concealed, was my empty holster, I removed these and tossed them into the bin to be x rayed. An officer saw my holster and kind of jumped back a step, there was a pause like he was waiting for the punchline. I walked through the metal detector and off it went. I had forgotten my car keys and wallet. I placed these into the bin and removed my hat as directed and walked back through.

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I had never been in a court room before and was surprised by how many people were wearing sweatpants, jeans, and other athletic wear. By context, I could have been mistaken for a lawyer if I simply had a briefcase.