So I am definitely of the opinion that although CHL while working for the "City" may not violate 30.05
30.05
(f) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that:
(1) the basis on which entry on the property or land or in the building was forbidden is that entry with a handgun was forbidden; and
(2) the person was carrying a concealed handgun and a license issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, to carry a concealed handgun of the same category the person was carrying.
Being that the City is a Government Entity, 30.06 doesn't apply because
30.06
(e) It is an exception to the application of this section that the property
on which the license holder carries a handgun is owned or leased
by a governmental entity and is not a premises or other place on which
the license holder is prohibited from carrying the handgun under
Section 46.03 or 46.035.
So if I'm not working i.e. "vacation", I am allowed to carry at City Hall, assuming no courts, etc...so I can carry and pay my water bill. But when I come in to "work", and specifically go to the areas with the highest crime rates, I can't protect myself because my employer says "no firearms"?!
I've read the AG's Opinion (http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administra ... hl/AGO.HTM) and I know it's outdated, but I am still just a little confused... Since 30.06 does not apply at the City, the Personnel Rules do not specifically deny CHL in their verbiage, (firearms)...it seems kind of like a "gun buster" sign? Verbiage of 30.05 and 30.06 actually specifies "concealed handgun". Not trying to split hairs, but if this is something that can help other CHL holders in this situation...just sayin!
