HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-16-2v-a - Resolution - 01/28/2016 RESOLUTION NO. 01-28-16-2v-a
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS (CITY), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND HIS DESIGNEES TO
POST WRITTEN COMMUNICATION AND GIVE NOTICE ACCORDING TO PENAL
CODE SECTIONS 30.07 AND 46.035 AT ALL CITY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY
MEETINGS SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551,PROHIBITING THE
OPEN CARRY OF HANDGUNS BY LICENSE HOLDERS.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the statutory rights of those licensed to carry a handgun in the
State of Texas; and
WHEREAS,the Texas Legislature has given the City the authority in Penal Code Section 46.035
to prohibit open carry of handguns by licensed holders in meetings of governmental entities subject
to Government Code Chapter 551; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to delegate the authority to the City Manager to post written
communication and give notice according to Penal Code Section 30.07 and Section 46.035 at all
City governmental entity meetings subject to Government Code Chapter 551 prohibiting the open
carry of handguns by license holders; now, therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council is the owner of City buildings and facilities.
PART 2: That the City Council hereby authorizes and delegates authority to act on its behalf
as owner of City buildings and facilities to the City Manager and his designees.
PART 3: That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager and his designees to enact,
post and enforce written communication and give notice according to Penal Code
Sections 30.07 and 46.035 at all City governmental entity meetings subject to
Government Code Chapter 551 prohibiting the open carry of handguns by license
holders.
PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
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ADOPTED this 28th day of January, 2016.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Secreta Mayor
APPROVED:
City Attorney