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WildBill wrote:In your experience as an HR guy have you ever seen an executive or somebody in management give any employee leeway to carry at work?

Uh, yeah, actually, I was the one given permission to carry. But I wasn't the HR guy or a rank-and-file employee, I was a manager. But it couldn't hurt the OP to get to know some o' the bosses and carefully feel out the possibility. Might take a little time, and a tactful touch, but I think it could be done. Also, if he's a good employee, as I assume, it doesn't hurt to get noticed. A boss that has a CHL, as might be the case, will know you're more law-abiding and responsible than the general population. A plus in my book, for what it's worth.

Texas is an 'at will' employment state - you can be terminated at any time for any reason, just as you can quit at any time for any reason. Federal law protects employees from discrimination or harassment based on sex, race, age, disability, color, creed, national origin, or religion. But if you're not part of a protected group, you're outa luck. So you might be takin' a chance by packin' on the job.

I would strike up a conversation with one or more of the huntin' bosses and invite 'em to your range. They get to know you outside the office, and maybe you find out who might give you authorization to carry at work. I'm an HR guy, and I can guess that the policy is written as you say to allow executives and/or somebody in management to carry at work. That's how I've written policies for some clients who wish to allow some leeway for selected individuals.