Concealed Carry And Permits
Texas Attorney General Issues Opinion Limiting School District Gun Bans
AG says districts cannot bar licensed carry on most school property
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Austin, Texas
On August 10, Texas Attorney General Paul McMillan released a formal opinion stating that public school districts in the state may not enforce blanket bans on licensed firearm carry in parking lots, sidewalks, and other outdoor areas of school property. The opinion comes in response to inquiries from lawmakers following reports of inconsistent enforcement across districts. McMillan cited state statutes and prior court decisions affirming that licensed individuals may lawfully carry in certain school-adjacent spaces, provided they do not enter buildings where carry is prohibited under federal law. The opinion does not have the force of law but is expected to guide enforcement policies statewide. Gun rights groups welcomed the clarification as a protection for lawful carriers, while some school administrators voiced concern over the potential impact on campus safety.