Section 552.002 - Carrying of Handgun By License Holder in State Hospital(a) In this section: (1) "License holder" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.03, Penal Code.(2) "State hospital" means the following facilities:(A) the Austin State Hospital;(B) the Big Spring State Hospital;(C) the El Paso Psychiatric Center;(D) the Kerrville State Hospital;(E) the North Texas State Hospital;(F) the Rio Grande State Center;(G) the Rusk State Hospital;(H) the San Antonio State Hospital;(I) the Terrell State Hospital; and(J) the Waco Center for Youth.(3) "Written notice" means a sign that is posted on property and that:(A) includes in both English and Spanish written language identical to the following: "Pursuant to Section 552.002, Health and Safety Code (carrying of handgun by license holder in state hospital), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun";(B) appears in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height; and(C) is displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public at each entrance to the property.(b) A state hospital may prohibit a license holder from carrying a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, on the property of the hospital by providing written notice.(c) A license holder who carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, on the property of a state hospital at which written notice is provided is liable for a civil penalty in the amount of:(1) $100 for the first violation; or(2) $500 for the second or subsequent violation.(d) The attorney general or an appropriate prosecuting attorney may sue to collect a civil penalty under this section.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 552.002
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 809,Sec. 12, eff. 9/1/2021.Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1143,Sec. 7, eff. 9/1/2017.