TexasCHLforum.com

...the announcement says they will continue to allow the possession of loaded firearms in vehicles...Previously, a violation of the policy could result in at worst, dismissal from the company. Now, it will result in up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine (Class A misdemeanor)

If the policy explicitly states that they will continue to allow the possession of a loaded firearm in vehicles, that pretty much says it all. They can't say it's OK in one sentence and then dictate a penalty they have no say in (fine, misdemeanor) in another. Well, they could, but then they look like fools. Maybe they are stating what the penalty "could" be. But for them to say what it will be has no place in a company manual. It isn't up to them. They can tell you what company discipline will be, but beyond that they have no say. Sounds like some idiot in HR is making things up.