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As the OP, I don't know if I learned anything new, but I do thank folks for trying to help.

My concern was whether I had any additional legal obligations beyond locking my car (with EDC gun) when having to enter a 30.06 area, e.g., hospital, post office, polling station, etc. The 30.06 places we can't avoid. Don't think I've ever taken my discretionary $ to a business posted as 30.06.

My proposed workaround -- lacking any other options in a small car -- was to clear the pistol, leave the pistol concealed in the locked car (but not in a locked box ... no room for a concealed lock box), and carry the mag & ammo with me. The last step was in the unlikely event my pistol was stolen, the empty pistol couldn't immediately be used to harm anyone.

What are TX's LEGAL REQUIREMENTS per subject?

I can't find any mention in TX statutes or on this website.

I have my CHL.

Is locked car adequate? Locked car + locked glove box or console? (I understand this would not deter a thief.)

If carrying an auto, can I unload the weapon and carry the ammo AND magazine with me into a 30.06 area? (This would at least defeat a thief's immediate ability to use the stolen gun -- until he provided the right kind of mag and ammo.)

Darned if I didn't forget to bring up these questions during my CHL renewal.

Many thanks.

P.S. This is for what-if scenarios as I can generally avoid 30.06 venues.