Moot point:
IF you have a CHL:
(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:
(1) is in the actual discharge of official duties as a member of the armed forces
or state military forces as defined by Section 431.001, Government Code, or as
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a guard employed by a penal institution;
(2) is traveling;
(3) is engaging in lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity on the
immediate premises where the activity is conducted, or is en route between the
premises and the actor’s residence, motor vehicle, or watercraft, if the weapon is
a type commonly used in the activity;
(4) holds a security officer commission issued by the Texas Private Security
Board, if the person is engaged in the performance of the person’s duties as an
officer commissioned under Chapter 1702, Occupations Code, or is traveling
to or from the person’s place of assignment and is wearing the officer’s uniform
and carrying the officer’s weapon in plain view;
(5) acts as a personal protection officer and carries the person’s security officer
commission and personal protection officer authorization, if the person:
(A) is engaged in the performance of the person’s duties as a personal
protection officer under Chapter 1702, Occupations Code, or is traveling to or
from the person’s place of assignment; and
(B) is either:
(i) wearing the uniform of a security officer, including any uniform or
apparel described by Section 1702.323(d), Occupations Code, and
carrying the officer’s weapon in plain view; or
(ii) not wearing the uniform of a security officer and carrying the officer’s
weapon in a concealed manner;
(6) is carrying a concealed handgun and a valid license issued under
Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, to carry a concealed handgun;
Re: PC 46.02. What does "recklessly carry" Mean?
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