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MasterOfNone wrote:As with any law, a cop who doesn't know the law could arrest you. The only way to avoid that is to not go anywhere that a cop may be.

And, not only arrested, but the DA can charge you if they feel there is enough evidence to show you knew the location was off limits and you still went there anyway. At that point, the defense to prosecution would have to be entered in at the trial as a means to try and prove that you didn't know it was off limits because of no signage posted.

Keith B wrote:

MasterOfNone wrote:As with any law, a cop who doesn't know the law could arrest you. The only way to avoid that is to not go anywhere that a cop may be.

And, not only arrested, but the DA can charge you if they feel there is enough evidence to show you knew the location was off limits and you still went there anyway. At that point, the defense to prosecution would have to be entered in at the trial as a means to try and prove that you didn't know it was off limits because of no signage posted.

Again, as with any other law.

Keith B wrote:

MasterOfNone wrote:As with any law, a cop who doesn't know the law could arrest you. The only way to avoid that is to not go anywhere that a cop may be.

And, not only arrested, but the DA can charge you if they feel there is enough evidence to show you knew the location was off limits and you still went there anyway. At that point, the defense to prosecution would have to be entered in at the trial as a means to try and prove that you didn't know it was off limits because of no signage posted.

They could charge you, but they will not be successful in convicting you unless they can prove "beyond a reasonable doubt" that your defense did not exist. Same for carrying under any of the 46.15 "non-applicability" reasons... Like CHL, "being a Peace Officer", Sporting Activity, etc.

I have many times waited at the bar with a glass of wine and CH, waiting for "my" table in the dining room, and carried the wine to the table afterwards. Even in Austin! Maybe I should sweat it, but I don't.

Howdy Yall,
Thanks for all the informative replies. I haven't had a chance to look at the actual sign posted and who is on the license. For yalls information, I'm referring to Palace Lanes on Bellaire Blvd technically in Houston. A bowling alley isn't the best place to avoid carrying usually!

TexasAggie09 wrote:Howdy Yall,
Thanks for all the informative replies. I haven't had a chance to look at the actual sign posted and who is on the license. For yalls information, I'm referring to Palace Lanes on Bellaire Blvd technically in Houston. A bowling alley isn't the best place to avoid carrying usually!

You can't tell from the TABC database if Palace Lanes are 51% or not as they do not have a FB license. The best way to tell is if you can look at their license, which should be hanging on the wall somewhere conspicuous, and see if it says SIGN=RED or SIGN=BLUE. Hopefully it says BLUE and they just have the wrong sign up. Make sure you disarm before going in to check in case they ARE 51%.