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I think this discussion boils down to one of personal commitment. I think all reasonable people will agree that the vast majority of businesses that post a "no guns" sign on their business, whether it is a legal sign in Texas or not, have the intent of not allowing people with guns to enter.

Some people say that they will carry into any business unless prohibited by a legally worded and posted sign; regardless of any other signs posted. They feel that the intent of the business owner is irrelevent- if the sign isn't legal I'm carrying and spending my money. That's fine.

Others think that if the business doesn't want people legally carrying guns into their businesses and post a sign saying so... whether a legal sign or not... they will simply not do business there. Sure, they have the "legal right" to ignore the non-compliant sign but they feel that if the businesses intent is to keep them out, they won't spend any money there. That's fine.

As I read all the posts in this thread... and the many others on this subject, I feel that it always boils down to one of commitment to the principals at stake. Some say that if they don't want me in there, I won't spend my money there, period..... others say that unless they legally bar me from coming in, I'm coming in and spending my money, if you wanted to keep me out you should have posted a legal sign......... It's all commitment. Neither view point is right or wrong..... just degrees of commitment!