PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.05, PENAL CODE (CRIMINAL TRESPASS), A PERSON MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A FIREARM; CONFORME A LA SECCIÓN 30.05, DEL CÓDIGO PENAL (TRASPASO CRIMINAL), EL INGRESO ESTA PROHIBIDO A PERSONAS PORTANDO ARMAS DE FUEGO
Sign Design
Firearms Prohibited Symbol
Language
Bilingual (English/Spanish). Also available in
English or
Spanish.
Compliance
Texas Penal Code
Note:
This sign is compliant with Texas Code Section 30.05. All text are at least 1″ tall. See additional information below.
Post the Texas 30.05 Bilingual No Firearms Allowed Signs at all entrances to your premises to prohibit carry of firearm by persons without a license.
PLEASE NOTE:
This sign does not prevent a person licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, from carrying a handgun on the premises. If you want to prohibit firearm carry by license holders as well, you must post both the 30.06 and 30.07 signs.
Texas No Gun Signs FAQ
On September 1, 2021, House Bill 1927 takes into effect, eliminating the requirement for eligible Texas citizens to obtain a state-issued license to carry handguns. Property and business owners must post signs specified by the Texas Penal Code to prohibit the carry of firearms within their premises.
Property owners must post all three signs
(30.05, 30.06, and 30.07) in both English and Spanish if they want to prohibit all firearms entirely.
Texas 30.05 Sign
Texas 30.06 Sign
Texas 30.07 Sign
Use To:
Prohibit carry of firearms by persons without a license
Prohibit concealed carry
by persons with a license
Below are the requirements specified by the Texas Penal Code:
Texas 30.05 sign must include language that is identical to or substantially similar to the following: "Pursuant to Section 30.05, Penal Code (criminal trespass), a person may not enter this property with a firearm"
Texas 30.06 sign must include language identical to the following: "Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun"
Texas 30.07 sign must include language identical to the following: "Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly"
For all signs: Must be printed in contrasting colors.
Why is this sign only available in large sizes?
To meet the message requirements of the law and provide an eye-catching notice to visitors, the smallest size that this sign is available in is 18 × 24″ tall. It is also available as 24 × 36″ and 36 × 48″ tall for those who want a larger size for the entrance of their property. The size comparison below shows how they compare to a 6 ft. tall individual, which should help you determine which size will work best for your premises.