Gun in car at worksite

[Bolt]

check out

Check out Sec 502.062 section a (2) (A) discusses firearms on property leased for oil gas, or other mineral lease . It has exceptions. It is very complicated.

 

[Charlie]

Seventeen pages ...OMG!

 

[oohrah]

IIRC, Texas passed a "parking lot protection" bill which prevents employers from restricting your ability to keep your firearm locked in your car. However, if you signed an employee agreement, that would probably take precedence.

Also keep in mind that Texas employment is "at will", meaning you can quit anytime, and they can fire you for no reason at all (unless you are a protected class).

 

[oldag]

IIRC, Texas passed a "parking lot protection" bill which prevents employers from restricting your ability to keep your firearm locked in your car. However, if you signed an employee agreement, that would probably take precedence.

Nope. State law takes precedence.

Also keep in mind that Texas employment is "at will", meaning you can quit anytime, and they can fire you for no reason at all (unless you are a protected class).

"At will" does not give complete and total free reign to employers. A lot of latitude, but there are still successful wrongful dismissal suits.

 

[Axxe55]

Seventeen pages ...OMG!

Amazing isn't it? Sort of like this.........

 

[jordanmills]

The only recourse that I can suggest is that you talk to the managers, show your LTC, see if you can get an exemption. Otherwise you are out of luck.

The way some of these companies are nowadays, they'd fire him just for having an LTC.

 

[Charlie]

Memorize this thread, talk to no one, do what you think is in you're best interests, proceed at your own risk, and don't talk about it!

 

[Charlie]

We will have a test on this next week!

 

[Axxe55]

An essay question will earn you extra points!

 

[leVieux]

Wait a minute ! Didn't Texas pass a special law several years back on this issue? IIRC, one the of the large insurance companies in San Antonio was sued by a previous employee, prompting the State to pass a law making sure that "Employer's Property Rights" couldn't trump people's CONSTITUTIONAL rights. Someone please ask a knowledgeable Texas Attorney.
leVieux

 

[Axxe55]

Wait a minute ! Didn't Texas pass a special law several years back on this issue? IIRC, one the of the large insurance companies in San Antonio was sued by a previous employee, prompting the State to pass a law making sure that "Employer's Property Rights" couldn't trump people's CONSTITUTIONAL rights. Someone please ask a knowledgeable Texas Attorney.
leVieux

Like the two attorney's that keep posting here?

Sure thing.

 

[DannyMC]

I use to work for a school district in Texas and was told by the chef of police that I could keep my firearm in my car out of site that Texas does not recognize a parking lot as part of a structure. I also go to the VA in Houston that is federal property and firearms are forbidden even in the vehicle.

 

[Charlie]

The important thing about asking questions is to ask the right person, not necessarily the person that has the correct answer but the answer you want to hear!

 

[cflem007]

I work in the oilfield as well. It’s been a hot topic since day one. You are within your legal rights to carry unfortunately you must follow all company policies while on location. They have every right to an 99.9% of the time will terminate your employment if a firearm is found. With that said unless your working for a major chances are slim they will actually bring dogs and do a vehicle search. If a company will fire an employee for carrying a pocket knife they will for sure fire you for carrying a pistol.

 

[Al Elliott]

One problem that may not have been addressed is that in many oil and gas leases there are conditions that mandate that no firearms may be brought on the leased property. The company may risk violating lease terms if you bring a firearm on the property while in their employment even as a subcontractor/drilling company employee.

 

[Charlie]

Welcome to the forum, Al!

 

[AS2]

I’m a contractor working on a drilling rig in W. Texas. I drive 500 miles to the rig, live in a provided trailer on site while working for 2 weeks before returning home for days off. Most oil companies & the company I consult for have no firearms rules. It’s my understanding that Texas law allows you to keep a firearm locked in your car at work. Some of the oil companies conduct random vehicle searches for drugs & firearms. Am I within my legal rights to keep my firearm locked out of sight in my car on location & what recourse do I have if I lose my contract if the firearm is discovered. I am a LTC holder. I don’t intend to drive that far, often at night, especially with what is going on at the border.

I carried a subb nose Smith & Wesson 44 magnum in a holdster under my steering wheel in the 80_90`s near the Rio grand border in my company owned 18 Wheeler! Company rules in the book stated no but I did fend off many illegal immigrants at the gates at night! Either defend myself or die! I chose live! Of course shooting a 44 mag snub at night was loud and bright! Never ever though bringing a revolver to a gang fight! But it made its point! Now all these rules on locations and differ from state to state are f@#ked up!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

One problem that may not have been addressed is that in many oil and gas leases there are conditions that mandate that no firearms may be brought on the leased property. The company may risk violating lease terms if you bring a firearm on the property while in their employment even as a subcontractor/drilling company employee.

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I carried a subb nose Smith & Wesson 44 magnum in a holdster under my steering wheel in the 80_90`s near the Rio grand border in my company owned 18 Wheeler! Company rules in the book stated no but I did fend off many illegal immigrants at the gates at night! Either defend myself or die! I chose live! Of course shooting a 44 mag snub at night was loud and bright! Never ever though bringing a revolver to a gang fight! But it made its point! Now all these rules on locations and differ from state to state are f@#ked up!

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[V-Tach]

I have Federal Jury Duty next Monday........

I have no questions........