Reciprocity and Employers

[smd83]

Question about reciprocity and 52.061 of the Texas Labor Code.

52.061 States

A public or private employer may not prohibit an employee who holds a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, who otherwise lawfully possesses a firearm, or who lawfully possesses ammunition from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition the employee is authorized by law to possess in a locked, privately owned motor vehicle in a parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area the employer provides for employees.

Question is: Does this apply to a Texas resident carrying on a non-resident permit from another state?

[ScottDLS]

Question about reciprocity and 52.061 of the Texas Labor Code.

52.061 States

A public or private employer may not prohibit an employee who holds a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code,(or) who otherwise lawfully possesses a firearm, or who lawfully possesses ammunition from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition the employee is authorized by law to possess in a locked, privately owned motor vehicle in a parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area the employer provides for employees.

Question is: Does this apply to a Texas resident carrying on a non-resident permit from another state?

I would think so. The bolded portions are part of an "OR" list. Even if the first case were considered to only mean Texas LTC, the second case would cover someone lawfully carrying either under another license or MPA. Also the law covers FIREARMS, not just handguns so you can have a rifle in your car too.