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Charles L. Cotton wrote:Except as expressly set out in TPC §30.06, a 30.06 sign cannot be used to exclude an armed CHL from government-owned property or property leased by the government. Renting or leasing government property to a non-governmental entity or a person does not change this. This issue came up during discussion on SB501 and the language of the statute is very clear. It is the ownership (or leasing) of the property by a governmental entity that is controlling.

Under what authority would the renter of the property then be able to prohibit CHL at his event?

There is no question in my mind that if a private party leases a public building in Texas, the private party can let whomever they want into the event and keep out whomever they want as well. This thread is not about whether GRB can prohibit CHL. It is about whether the renter can prohibit CHL.

As to the question of a governmental agency leasing a building, this refers to a building owned by a private individual or group and leased to the government for the government's use.

The owner of a public building, i.e., the State or a subdivision of the State, cannot prohibit carry of concealed handguns under SB 501. However, if a person or entity rents the building or space for a private event, then the renters can put up whatever sign or make conditions for entry they want.