Search found 2 matches

by Charles L. Cotton
Tue May 19, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: HB 554 On Senate State Affairs Calendar
Replies: 23
Views: 3479

Re: HB 554 On Senate State Affairs Calendar

TVGuy wrote:
Charles L. Cotton wrote:
TVGuy wrote:Am I mistaken, I thought the secured area of a commercial airport was federal. Can the state even enforce this at all?
Two issues: Texas criminal law and federal civil fines. Criminal charges are always under Texas law, but TSA can/will levy a civil fine for carrying a firearms or ammo into the secured area, i.e. the terminal building past the metal detectors.

Chas.
So, it gives partial relief. I hope it passes then.

Thanks for the clarification, Charles!
It may provide complete relief, but I'll talk about that later.

Chas.
by Charles L. Cotton
Tue May 19, 2015 11:20 am
Forum: 2015 Legislative Session
Topic: HB 554 On Senate State Affairs Calendar
Replies: 23
Views: 3479

Re: HB 554 On Senate State Affairs Calendar

TVGuy wrote:Am I mistaken, I thought the secured area of a commercial airport was federal. Can the state even enforce this at all?
Two issues: Texas criminal law and federal civil fines. Criminal charges are always under Texas law, but TSA can/will levy a civil fine for carrying a firearms or ammo into the secured area, i.e. the terminal building past the metal detectors.

Chas.

Return to “HB 554 On Senate State Affairs Calendar”