Places Weapons Prohibited
Possesses or goes with a weapon onto premises prohibited regardless of any license: schools and school-sponsored events, polling places on election day, court premises, racetracks, secured airport areas, correctional facilities, hospitals/nursing homes (with notice), amusement parks (with notice), churches (with notice), and others.
The base classification is 3rd degree felony, with possible enhancements depending on the conduct, victim, location, or prior history of the actor.
Key points
- Possesses or goes with a weapon
- Onto premises listed in §46.03
- Generally a 3rd degree felony
Possesses or goes with a weapon onto premises prohibited regardless of any license: schools and school-sponsored events, polling places on election day, court premises, racetracks, secured airport areas, correctional facilities, hospitals/nursing homes (with notice), amusement parks (with notice), churches (with notice), and others.
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Worked examples
Under §46.03, which of the following is a 'place weapons prohibited' regardless of any license?
- Residential driveways
- Schools (and certain school events), polling places on election day, court premises, racetracks, secured airport areas, places of execution, correctional facilities — among others Correct
- Public parks generally
- Department stores