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10.

Meeting Date:	01/11/2016
Open Carry Law
Submitted for:	Rose Magana	Submitted By:	Rose Magana
Department:	Commissioners Court

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to adopt an Order prohibiting weapons in all Webb County buildings that carry on judicial functions, such as Webb County Courthouse, Criminal Justice Center and other satellite buildings; and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: The Texas Legislature passed a law making it unlawful for local governments to exclude persons carrying a handgun from government buildings if they possess a handgun license. However, significant confusion lies in the application of the law as it seems to pertain only to the actual courtroom and not the entire premises of the building in which the courtroom is housed.

Solution: Preparing an order stipulating the basis on the prohibition of handguns makes it lawful and it better informs the public as to the reasons why the entire building must have the prohibition of handguns.

Result: Informing public of how the Open Carry Law does not apply to the Webb County buildings that carry on judicial functions and having the proper Order to enforce this prohibition.

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