R96-16 03-25-96RESOLUTION NO. R96-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF CONCEALED HANDGUNSAND
ANY TYPE OF FIREARM ON CITY-OWNED OR~ LEASED PREMISES;
DIRECTING THE CITYMANAGER TO POST THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE
THAT POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN AND ANY TYPE OF
FIREARM ON CITY-OWNED OR LEASED PREMISES IS PROHIBITED;
ESTABLISHING AN EXCEPTION FOR LICENSED PEACE OFFICERS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE THOSE STEPS
REASONABLE ANDNECESSARY TO DENYENTRY ONTO CITY-OWNED OR
LEASED PREMISES BY PERSONS CARRYING CONCEALED HANDGUNS
AND FIREARMS OF ANY TYPE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all persons other than licensed peace
officers are prohibited from carrying or possessing concealed
handguns or any type of firearm on City-owned or leased premises,
including City-owned buildings. This prohibition shall apply
whether or not the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
City parks shall be included in this prohibition only insofar as
legally authorized. Public streets shall not be included in this
prohibition.
Section 2. That the City Council directs the City Manager or
his designee to post the appropriate signage and to provide such
other notice, in accordance with Section 30.05 of the Texas Penal
Code (the criminal trespass law), to effectuate the Council's
directive specified in Section i hereof.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take all
steps reasonable and necessary to deny entry or continued presence
on City-owned or leased premises to all persons (other than
licensed peace officers) possessing concealed handguns or any type
of firearm, including prosecution of such violators for the offense
of criminal trespass.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately
from and after its date of passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED
~~ , A.D., 1996.
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this the ~~ day of
TOM REID
MAYOR
RESOLUTION NO. R96-16
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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