In its most recent session, the Texas legislature passed two bills related to handgun possession in Texas. House Bill No. 910 (HB 910) legalizes open carry of handguns in Texas. Senate Bill No. 11 (SB 11) allows handgun license holders in some circumstances to carry a concealed handgun on college campuses in Texas. This article summarizes some of the important provisions in the new laws that will affect employers and educational institutions in Texas beginning in 2016. Employers and educational institutions should review, and consider revising, their existing policies regarding handgun possession in the workplace. In some cases, employers and educational institutions may need to promulgate new policies and procedures to adapt to these new laws.
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