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I actually did research and could not find an answer to this specific seemingly simple question.

Does the Motorist Protection Act also apply to non-Texas citizens (w/o a home state CHL or reciprocity) visiting Texas in their motor vehicles? (assuming they are otherwise legally allowed to possess a firearm, etc.)

Sure does.

Where can I fid the MPA in the Statutes? I don't think I've ever read it.

joe817 wrote:Where can I fid the MPA in the Statutes? I don't think I've ever read it.

http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80 ... 01815F.HTM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And here is a good breakdown on carrying under it http://healylaw.com/SPH_Jan-Feb_2012_MPA.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

joe817 wrote:Where can I fid the MPA in the Statutes? I don't think I've ever read it.

PC §46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an
offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his
or her 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; or
(2) inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned
by the person or under the person’s control.
(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or
recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun in a motor vehicle or
watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person’s control at any time in
which:
(1) the handgun is in plain view; or
(2) the person is:
(A) engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor that is a
violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic or boating;
(B) prohibited by law from possessing a firearm; or
(C) a member of a criminal street gang, as defined by Section 71.01.

Thank you Keith and Pawpaw.

I've read PC 46.02 many times, but never recognized it as THE MPA. I now know.