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Our granddaughter attends a private Christian school. I had a chat with the head man today regarding their CC policy.

He told me that CC is fine as far as the school is concerned. He only asks to know who is carrying. YEEHAW! Not only that, he has a CHL as do several members of the church. They even held a CHL class at the church for its members. My kinda place!

Since this was done verbally am I covered or would something in writing be better from the CYA standpoint?

because its a school (private or public doesn't matter), I would get it in writing to CYB (cover yer butt)

Teamless wrote:because its a school (private or public doesn't matter), I would get it in writing to CYB (cover yer butt)

I would draft a short letter for him, saving him some time.... and ask him to print/sign it on school letterhead. Not only does this give you a clear authorization, but if the person who authorized you leaves for greener pastures, you have signed authorization that should still be valid until revoked. No need to go begging to the new guy.

"This letter authorizes __________________________ to carry a concealed weapon on campus, including into buildings, facilities and all school-related events. This authorization shall continue until revoked in writing, as long as ___________________________ maintains a Concealed Handgun License that is valid in the state of Texas.

Signed
John Smith
Headmaster"

(Or something like that.... I am not a lawyer, this is my OPINION, not legal advice)

RoyGBiv wrote:

Teamless wrote:because its a school (private or public doesn't matter), I would get it in writing to CYB (cover yer butt)

I would draft a short letter for him, saving him some time.... and ask him to print/sign it on school letterhead. Not only does this give you a clear authorization, but if the person who authorized you leaves for greener pastures, you have signed authorization that should still be valid until revoked. No need to go begging to the new guy.

"This letter authorizes __________________________ to carry a concealed weapon on campus, including into buildings, facilities and all school-related events. This authorization shall continue until revoked in writing, as long as ___________________________ maintains a Concealed Handgun License that is valid in the state of Texas.

Signed
John Smith
Headmaster"

(Or something like that.... I am not a lawyer, this is my OPINION, not legal advice)

If the current granting authority leaves the school, I would think that the permission goes away since they are no longer in a position of authority at the school. But getting it in writing is still a good idea.

RoyGBiv wrote:

Teamless wrote:because its a school (private or public doesn't matter), I would get it in writing to CYB (cover yer butt)

I would draft a short letter for him, saving him some time.... and ask him to print/sign it on school letterhead. Not only does this give you a clear authorization, but if the person who authorized you leaves for greener pastures, you have signed authorization that should still be valid until revoked. No need to go begging to the new guy.

"This letter authorizes __________________________ to carry a concealed weapon on campus, including into buildings, facilities and all school-related events. This authorization shall continue until revoked in writing, as long as ___________________________ maintains a Concealed Handgun License that is valid in the state of Texas.

Signed
John Smith
Headmaster"

(Or something like that.... I am not a lawyer, this is my OPINION, not legal advice)

Oral permission is worthless for 46.03 purposes. The law says "unless pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the institution" in black and white.