HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 022503-W-2 - Concealed HandgunsRESOLUTION NOW
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, OPPOSING LEGISLATION THAT
WOULD PROHIBIT A MUNICIPALITY'S ABILITY TO RESTRICT
CONCEALED HANDGUNS ON MUNICIPAL PREMISES.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 411,203 of the Texas Government Code, public
and private employers have the right to restrict a concealed handgun license holder
from carrying a concealed handgun on their premises.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30.06 of the Texas Penal Code, a concealed
handgun license holder commits an offense if the license holder carries a handgun on
the property of another without effective consent and received notice that 1) entry on
the property by a license holder with a concealed handgun was forbidden, or 2)
remaining on the property with a concealed handgun was forbidden and failed to
depart.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1, The City Council of the City of Georgetown opposes any legislation
that would eliminate the authority of a city to regulate the possession of a handgun on
municipal premises.
SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to
attest thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this day of F&brv.eLrV , 2003.
mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
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Trish Carls
City Attorney
Concealed Handgun Carry Restriction on Municipal Premises Resolution No.
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