ghentry wrote:I have read these bills but I am not clear on what effect the change to TPC §46.035 would have on us. Can someone here elaborate?
HB 2535 (Schaefer, R): Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school or church or religious organization.
Impact: Allows CHL’s to serve as volunteer security for schools and churches.
Status: Filed 3/6/13.
Position on Bill: Support if Section 2 of the Bill is deleted.
SB 1324 (Seliger, R): Relating to the authority to organize volunteer safety groups at churches, synagogues, and other places of religious worship.
Impact: Creates an exception to the requirement to have a security officer’s certification when serving with a school or church security group.
[/b]Status: Referred to Criminal Justice 3/13/13.{/b]
Position on Bill: Oppose.
NOTE: Support if amended to remove amendment to TPC §46.035(b)(6_.
As I understand it, a CHL would be prevented from carrying in a church if either of these are passed as is, unless they are given permission to do so. We like for CHLs to be able to serve in these volunteer roles without the change to 46.035(b).