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casp625 wrote:

Vol Texan wrote:

drjoker wrote:Very nice. Who should I thank for this? Mr. Cotton? The NRA?

Man, one of my biggest concerns with concealed carry is accidentally carrying past a 30.06 posted property by not using the entrance where it is posted. THAT's why I'm a NRA life member, man.

Not anymore (after 1 Jan 2016, that is)!

Accidentally carrying past a 30.06 is reduced from a Class A to a Class C misdemeanor (effectively the same level as a $200 traffic ticket). After having done so, if they inform you orally and you refuse to leave, then it is a Class A.

This is only for 30.06, however...the penalty for carrying past a 30.07 sign is still a Class A.

Incorrect. Class C applies to 30.07 as well unless you are asked to leave and don't.

I stand corrected (and I edited my post above to be correct now). Thank you!

drjoker wrote:Very nice. Who should I thank for this? Mr. Cotton? The NRA?

Man, one of my biggest concerns with concealed carry is accidentally carrying past a 30.06 posted property by not using the entrance where it is posted. THAT's why I'm a NRA life member, man.

Not anymore (after 1 Jan 2016, that is)!

Accidentally carrying past a 30.06 is reduced from a Class A to a Class C misdemeanor (effectively the same level as a $200 traffic ticket). After having done so, if they inform you orally and you refuse to leave, then it is a Class A.

This also applies to 30.07.

The red text has been edited to correct my error (thanks to casp625 for pointing it out ). It is correct now.

Oldgringo wrote:GEEEZ! How many new signs will there be on 01/01/2016?

Is there a READER'S DIGEST (25 words or less in lay terms) version of these new signs anywhere for those of us with short attention spans?

OldGringo...Sorry, 25 words won't cut it, but if you read the 26 words shown in large font below, it should guide you through the important stuff. This is the most concise version I can conjure up for you regarding the signs only (as usual, the same wording on a card or document - or oral notification) will also be considered valid).

For both sets of signs, most of the old rules apply:

• include the language above in both English and Spanish;
• appear in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height
• However, the requirement for where the sign is posted is worded slightly differently from one sign to the other, and I've indicated this in red font below.

The 30.07 sign is for OPEN CARRY only:
THIS IS A NEW SIGN

Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly

The sign must be displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public at each entrance to the property
(this underlined section is slightly different from the 30.06 sign placement rules).

The 30.06 sign is for CONCEALED CARRY only:
THIS IS A REWORDING OF THE OLD 30.06 SIGN

Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun

Note that the language has changed from the old 30.06 sign. The old language is below:

Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license to carry a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (concealed handgun law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun

The sign must be displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public
(this is slightly different from the 30.07 sign placement rules because it is missing the underlined section shown in 30.07 above).

If someone wants to block both kinds of carry, both signs must be posted!