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bizarrenormality wrote:Is it a parking lot for employees only or is it open to the public? I'm asking because the parking lot law does not protect the general public.

That's an interesting point. The parking lot is open to the public- not just employees.

Crossfire wrote:It is in the Labor Code. Specifically LC 52.061 and 52.062.

If you have a CHL-16, it is in there.

Yeah, it's pretty clear. I just wonder what their attorney told them that made them think those two together would prohibit employees carrying in their vehicle. There are many ways to interpret laws to fit your own view, but honestly this one seems open and shut. I will print out those sections and keep them in my truck.

Thanks crossfire. I'm going to try and find the laws or rulings related to the parking lot and print them out. I think they posted the 30.05 to state that entering the property means that you consent to a search of your vehicle. I am anticipating they will do a random search in the near future.

sunny beach wrote: With a few exceptions, they are not allowed to prohibit employees from having a gun in personally owned vehicles in parking they provide for employees.

However, they can prohibit guns in buildings and on grounds that are not parking areas. They can do that by policy and fire the offenders. They can do that by giving 30.06 notice and having the offenders arrested. That is their right as property owners. In neither case are they violating anybody's rights.

What do you think are the few exceptions? My employer just posted 30.06 signs at the entrance to the parking lot and also posted 30.05 signs right next to them stating that the entrance is to private property. I understand they consulted with an attorney who advised them to do this. SO I guess their angle is that they are stating the parking lot is private property and having a handgun even in the parking lot is a violation of 30.06. I need to look at the laws again and refresh my memory.