I believe (my opinion only) there's a growing consensus that places of worship can be "targets" for disturbed individuals and in response, those places are becoming more active in self-protection. Taking them out of the "off limits if posted" section of the law is a nod to this trend and cleans up any chance for misunderstanding. The rest of (i) involves 51% locations, hospitals and prisons, etc., which seem appropriate to leave in (although I would disagree).kg5ie wrote: ↑Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:17 amPapa_Tiger wrote: ↑Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:23 am https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Hi ... ill=HB1231
https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Hi ... Bill=SB535
Removes places of worship from the places off limits to LTC holders under 46.035. This cleans up language that made 46.035 not apply if LTC holders were not given effective notice under 30.06 or 30.07.
In other words, this law maintains the status quo for LTC holders in places of worship and reduces the chances that you will take a ride because of a misinformed officer.
Many people miss 46.035 (i) which states that the off limits locations in 46.035 (b)(4), (b)(5), (b)(6), and (c) do not apply if the actor was not given effective notice under Section 30.06 or 30.07.
This bill also reduces the penalty for a violation of 46.035 (b)(4), (b)(5) and (c) to be in line with 30.06/7 violations.
If that's the reasoning, then why not remove all of the places listed in the "I" exceptions?
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- Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:51 am
- Forum: 2019 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: HB 1231 / SB 535 - Places of Worship No Longer Off Limits by Statute
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