City Parks

[Big Green]

I thought I had seen something previously but couldn’t find anything now. Is there a state prohibition on city parks or local ordinances put in place locally? Also, anyone see anything about being open or concealed?

 

[majormadmax]

Straight from DPS...​

7. Does the law prohibit the licensed carrying of a handgun in a public park?​

No. Texas law does not specifically address any prohibitions against a license holder from carrying a handgun in public park.
License holders should note that some public parks are federal property and are subject to federal laws. To determine if a park is a federal property, see Army Corp of Engineers.

 

[majormadmax]

Also, prior to H.B. 1927 (2021), a city could prohibit anyone other than a handgun license holder from carrying a firearm in a city park. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. No. DM-364 (1995). After the bill’s passage, a city can’t prohibit anyone who is lawfully carrying a firearm from bringing it into the park...

 

[Big Green]

Also, prior to H.B. 1927 (2021), a city could prohibit anyone other than a handgun license holder from carrying a firearm in a city park. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. No. DM-364 (1995). After the bill’s passage, a city can’t prohibit anyone who is lawfully carrying a forearm from bringing it into the park...

Thanks. I thought I had seen local cities had prohibitions on their websites years ago but didn’t see anything now, makes sense.

 

[Fishkiller]

Also, prior to H.B. 1927 (2021), a city could prohibit anyone other than a handgun license holder from carrying a firearm in a city park. Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. No. DM-364 (1995). After the bill’s passage, a city can’t prohibit anyone who is lawfully carrying a forearm from bringing it into the park...

I always have my Forearms' with me.

 

[candcallen]

I always have my Forearms' with me.

Yep with a spare can of spinach just incase the reload is needed.

 

[Mohawk600]

Don't open carry........

 

[Younggun]

Don't open carry........

Don’t tell me what to do.