{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-local-government-code-179.054","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Local Government Code § 179.054","heading":"STORAGE OF HANDGUN.","body":"(a) A first responder who enters a location where carrying a handgun is prohibited by federal law or otherwise shall use a device approved by the department under Section 411.1883(f), Government Code, to secure and store the handgun.\n(b) A first responder is responsible for procuring the device approved by the department under Section 411.1883(f), Government Code, or for reimbursing the first responder's employer or supervisor for the use of a device provided by the employer or supervisor.\nAdded by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1026 (H.B. 1069), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.\nAmended by:\nActs 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.002(16), eff. September 1, 2023.","path":["LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE","TITLE 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES","SUBTITLE C. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT","CHAPTER 179. AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN FIRST RESPONDERS TO CARRY HANDGUN","SUBCHAPTER B. AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS TO CARRY HANDGUN"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.179.htm#179.054","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:27Z","sha256":"af1e942a83bad236fab9a8bf97752c7dcaab29ea0b50930f3fbb61b9b9715af9","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-local-government-code-179.053","next":"us-tx/tex.-local-government-code-179.055"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}