I would construe the section in red to include a handgun, carried under the terms of your CHL. When you look at the whole of CHL law with a fine eye, at least in my mind, the CHL law *DOES* expressly permit under operative state law (to use their terms). I base this on the fact that under Texas law, the carrying of a handgun is expressly prohibited, and your CHL serves as an exception to this prohibition.Vbsandler wrote:The possession or use of weapons, including but not limited to, knives and handguns, whether concealed or carried openly, is strictly prohibited on premises, including property owned or leased by , unless otherwise expressly permitted by operative state or local law.
Not going to risk my job over it but does this this mean since I have a CHL I am permitted?
That said, I wouldn't ask permission, you won't likely get it. The wording of the policy simply puts you in the position of being "safe" under the law -- e.g. you cannot be prosecuted for carrying a handgun unless you were carrying in some place that was OTHERWISE off-limits (say a Post Office or "infrastructure" location).
Of course remember that Texas is an "at will" employment state, which has implications to both parties. What it means to you is that you can be fired for any reason, and you can quit for any reason, and neither party has any recourse.
Just my 2 cents worth. I'm not a lawyer.