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I'm going to a concert tonight at the Sam Houston Race park and I was just curious if anyone knew if it is legal to carry there. I know its illegal to carry at the races but I've never been there so I didn't know if they were in separate parts of the park or what.

I am not a lawyer (disclaimer) - but I think the rule is a racetrack where parimutual wagering is conducted - since the track has simulcasting (and wagering) going on while the concert is scheduled - I think concealed carry would not be allowed.

Unfortunately I believe your right. Thank you for the input though.

In a few weeks, I'm taking the family to Cirque Du Soleil. Not my best cup of tea, but they love it, so I'll happily take them. The "circus" will perform under a tent, or "Grand Chapiteau", in the parking lot, not inside the track or inside the facilities. Two questions that I have are:

1- I'm guessing I can't carry since the circus in on the premises (regardless of whether simulcasting (and wagering) are going on or not)
2. - Can I conceal in my vehicle, but not on my person? (hate to travel the 35 miles without my EDW)

Thoughts are appreciated....

PC §46.03(a)(4) says carrying is prohibited "on the premises of a racetrack." It's like a school--we can't carry there even when classes/races/betting are not happening. This is in contrast to the sporting event prohibition (for example), where the premises are only off limits when the event is occurring.

TxA wrote:2. - Can I conceal in my vehicle, but not on my person? (hate to travel the 35 miles without my EDW)

As far as I am aware, under state law there is nowhere you can't carry in your car. All the prohibitions are for "premises," which are defined in §46.035(f)(3) as:

(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.

hirundo82 wrote: As far as I am aware, under state law there is nowhere you can't carry in your car. All the prohibitions are for "premises," which are defined in §46.035(f)(3) as:

(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.

Under state law I think you're right. Unfortunately, still have to watch out for VA parking lots and other fun federal property.