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.
To prove this offense, the State must establish each of the following elements: Possesses or goes with a weapon; Onto premises listed in §46.03; Generally a 3rd degree felony.
The base classification is 3rd degree felony, with possible enhancements depending on the conduct, victim, location, or prior history of the actor.
Elements you must prove
- 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