Section 2165.451 - Applicability(a) This subchapter applies to a building or portion of a building: (1) that is: (A) used by an agency of this state; and(B) generally open to the public; and(2) in which:(A) carrying a handgun or other firearm, location-restricted knife, club, or other weapon on the premises or part of the premises would violate Chapter 46, Penal Code, or other law; or(B) the state agency in control of the building, by sign or otherwise, prohibits handguns or other firearms, location-restricted knives, clubs, or other weapons on the premises or part of the premises.(b) This subchapter does not apply to: (1) a penal institution, as that term is defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code; or(2) a public primary or secondary school or institution of higher education.Tex. Gov't. Code § 2165.451
Added by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 786,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2021.