Harris County Flood Control ROW signs

[rp_photo]

I often explore drainage ROW areas in search of interesting photo shoot locations.

In Harris County I often come across signs like this:



I get the typical invalid "no guns" language, but what irks me is that such public space can be deemed "No trespassing".

A few years ago I asked the county about this and their response was that casual visitors were OK but the signs gave law enforcement more authority to prosecute malicious activity.

[C-dub]

I don't see a problem for someone with a CHL. There's no 30.06 notification.

[rp_photo]

I don't see a problem for someone with a CHL. There's no 30.06 notification.

My bigger concern is a blanket "No trespassing" notice on public land commonly enjoyed for recreation.

[Oldgringo]

I don't see a problem for someone with a CHL. There's no 30.06 notification.

DITTO!

Now then, if the sign stopped with, "NO TRESPASSING", It would apply to everybody and there would be question as to its meaning or intent.

[C-dub]

IDK
I'm not familiar with signs like this. Maybe one of you Houston folks could chime in. Is the land fenced or anything?

[SwimFan85]

If they want to be jerks they can say you're unauthorized and ignore the gun.

[Oldgringo]

What's the big deal? If you drown behind the sign, the county can say they told you so and the county is covered. Guns are incidental.

[SwimFan85]

If they don't post signs and you drown they're not covered? Who knew?

[Crossfire]

I thought it meant you couldn't dump firearms there...