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KBCraig wrote:If you're not being questioned as part of an investigation, it's just conversation. It's no more illegal to lie to a peace officer about gun possession during conversation, than to lie about fishing or golf scores.

I agree with that.

However, some law enforcement officials think that publicly owned facilities can be 30.06 posted. Galveston County facilities are a prime example. I have never been in one that was not posted. Pasadena Convention Center and George R. Brown are posted for gun shows. In those cases, the officers think they are enforcing the law.

If they decide to arrest someone, charges may be dropped, or a judge may dismiss the case because he understands the plain language of 30.06, or someone may be found guilty and have a reversal on appeal, thus making history.

- Jim

BrassMonkey wrote:So which article says if a police officer asks me if I am wearing underwear while walking into the lobby of the PD, I have to answer truthfully?

If whether or not you're wearing underwear is germane to a criminal investigation, probably PC§ 37.08. FALSE REPORT TO PEACE OFFICER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE.

I don't think you're required to answer questions truthfully if they are not part of a criminal investigation, except when under oath.

- Jim

BrassMonkey wrote:I only have to show my CHL to a peace officer if I am packing and he/she demands identification. I cannot find a statute that says I have to inform him verbally.

That is correct.

BrassMonkey wrote:I also cannot find anywhere where it says I have to answer a peace officers questions truthfully while not participating in an official investigation.

The Code of Criminal Procedure defines the powers and duties of peace officers. It does not refer to on- or off-duty status. Peace officers are peace officers all the time, whether on the clock, in uniform or in their pajamas.

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

- Jim