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For clarification: are you asking if you can put up a sign to keep people from keeping their firearms in their vehicle, or have you seen such a sign and want to know if it is proper under the law?

I have never personally seen a garage or parking lot posted, but have seen one discussed in a previous thread. I am concerned about this hypothetical situation..... you travel across the state and have accomodations pre-paid, you arrive at your hotel to find the parking garage or lot posted. What do you do? and staying somewhere else is not an option.

But wouldnt you be trespassing? Lets keep a school out of the conversation because a school is listed in 46.035 where they DO define premesis. Lets stick with private property like a hotel parking lot that isnt specifically mentioned in 46.035.

premesis gets defined in PC §46.035. UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE HOLDER

PC §30.06. TRESPASS BY HOLDER OF LICENSE TO CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUN doesnt use the word premesis, it says property. A parking lot or garage is property.

Please help me clarify this. A private business, say a hotel for example, can legally post a parking garage or parking lot with a proper 30.06 sign, and this would be off limits to a CHL holder to enter and park there, even if the gun is left in the vehicle?

The definition of "premises" as a building is ONLY in regards to places listed in PC §46.035. UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE HOLDER. ???

"(3) “Premises” means a building or a portion of a building. The term does not include any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area."

"(1) on the premises of a business that has a permit or license issued under Chapter 25, 28, 32, 69, or 74, Alcoholic Beverage Code, if the business derives 51 percent or more of its income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, as determined by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission under Section 104.06, Alcoholic Beverage Code;
(2) on the premises where a high school, collegiate, or professional sporting event or interscholastic event is taking place, unless the license holder is a participant in the event and a handgun is used in the event;
(3) on the premises of a correctional facility;
(4) on the premises of a hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code, or on the premises of a nursing home licensed under Chapter 242, Health and Safety Code, unless the license holder has written authorization of the hospital or nursing home administration, as appropriate;
(5) in an amusement park; or
(6) on the premises of a church, synagogue, or other established place of religious worship."