My cites aren't to the actual primary reference laws, due to time ,,,, the Rifleman is coming on TV now ...
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I ALWAYS have at least one (
handgun) on me while picking up my niece at school, but when nurse calls and I have to go inside a building, the
handgun stays in the car.
I have a license issued by the State in which the school zone is located, therefore I'm specifically exempted from the
Federal Gun Free School Zone Act;
but cannot carry inside a building under State Law.
Federal GFSZA Exception
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I keep saying exempt
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from Wikipedia Federal GFSZA
(B) Subparagraph (A) does not apply to the possession of a firearm—
(i) on private property not part of school grounds;
(ii) if the individual possessing the firearm is licensed to do so by the State in which the school zone is located or a political subdivision of the State, and the law of the State or political subdivision requires that, before an individual obtains such a license, the law enforcement authorities of the State or political subdivision verify that the individual is qualified under law to receive the license;
In a nutshell ... if CHL/Licensed by Texas in a Texas School Zone parking lot in car is fine under both State and Federal laws.
Don't go in a building under Texas Law. (or school sponsored activities in outdoor stadiums etc.
no long guns under Federal, since State of Texas only licensed you to carry a handgun
Above all applies to Kindergarten - 12th grade (Federal gun free school zone)
In College, you can also have a long gun on the grounds, since Federal applies to lower grades, but not in buildings still under State Law.
I really don't know, I'm retired now, I live in a tiny town where you can carry everywhere (almost-not the courthouse though) I use a towel or garbage bag. When I hit 75 or so years old I might go back for another degree or two and get a box/cable to the seat frame but I hope the legislature gets smart enough to allow the exercise of the right we have but are forbidden to exercise of self protection without regard to location before then (campus carry) ...search this forum for "car safe" or "lock box"