Texas Business Owner Open-Carry?

[EQUINOXINV]

Just joined DC, and you guys know your stuff!

I have seen several reference that it's legal for a business owner
to open-carry, or authorize employees to do so.

Where's the legal reference, if you don't mind?

I've checked the Texas Penal Code, and other sites, but can't find anything to "prove-up" this advice.

Please assist by posting the reference (or link).
I'm going to print it out, laminate it, and get ready for LE to show up (after being called by a customer, etc.).

Thanks in advance!

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[ASHTXSNIPER]

I dont have the statute handy but it is legal on private property.

[EQUINOXINV]

Thanks, AshTXSniper, but I'm going to need something verifiable! You know how LE is in Texas! I need to have the law printed out and waiting for 'em!

[dukalmighty]

Texas penal code below
PC 46.02: (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not: (1) on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control;...

PC 46.15: (b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:
(1)...[not relevant]
(2) is on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control unless the person is an employee or agent of the owner.....

[EQUINOXINV]

Woo-hoo, dukalmighty!

I can see why you're a "VIP member"!

I'll print out the code and get 'em ready!

Thanks!

[MarkN]

EQUINOXINV-- Where in South Texas are you? I need to visit your place of business!

MN

[ozzyzig87]

EQUINOXINV-- Where in South Texas are you? I need to visit your place of business!

MN

Ditto!

[BlueNinjaGo]

EQUINOXINV-- Where in South Texas are you? I need to visit your place of business!

MN

Agreed!

[ASHTXSNIPER]

Thanks, AshTXSniper, but I'm going to need something verifiable! You know how LE is in Texas! I need to have the law printed out and waiting for 'em!

Yeah I know how they are I am one. You dont have to worry about me though if your in my area I will help you express your rights any way possible.

[retsupt99]

Give 'em a good cleaning and load 'em up...you're good to go.

[EQUINOXINV]

In additional to my detective agency, day-to-day ops are dealing with those who have been "repo'ed" by agents of my other business. I try not to get involved in those irate individuals (as I pay my office manager & his assistant to deal with those folks). It will be interesting when I do have to get involved with a profanity-spewing dude who I hear threating my staff, when I exit my office to "assist" with an open-carried P226. I'll bet the conversation goes like this:
Me: "Is there a problem here?"
Threat: "No, Sir!"

[Backnblack]

In additional to my detective agency, day-to-day ops are dealing with those who have been "repo'ed" by agents of my other business. I try not to get involved in those irate individuals (as I pay my office manager & his assistant to deal with those folks). It will be interesting when I do have to get involved with a profanity-spewing dude who I hear threating my staff, when I exit my office to "assist" with an open-carried P226. I'll bet the conversation goes like this:
Me: "Is there a problem here?"
Threat: "No, Sir!"

Your employees should OC also...

[PastorPack]

Your employees should OC also...

+1

Time for an employee "teambuilding' exercise at the range.

[gasmitty]

+1

Time for an employee "teambuilding' exercise at the range.

I nominate PastorPack for director of HR - excellent idea!

[cmoon]

Texas penal code below
PC 46.02: (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not: (1) on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control;...

PC 46.15: (b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:
(1)...[not relevant]
(2) is on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control unless the person is an employee or agent of the owner.....

If I own a business, but LEASE a building, myself, or any of MY employees can open carry?