CARRYING OF HANDGUN BY LICENSE HOLDER IN STATE HOSPITAL

(a) In this section: (1) "License holder" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.03, Penal Code. (2) "State hospital" means the following facilities: (A) the Austin State Hospital; (B) the Big Spring State Hospital; (C) the El Paso Psychiatric Center; (D) the Kerrville State Hospital; (E) the Vernon State Hospital; (F) the Rio Grande State Center; (G) the Rusk State Hospital; (H) the San Antonio State Hospital; (I) the Terrell State Hospital; (J) the Waco Center for Youth; (K) the Wichita Falls State Hospital; (L) the Panhandle State Hospital; and (M) the Lubbock Psychiatric Center. (3) "Written notice" means a sign that is posted on property and that: (A) includes in both English and Spanish written language identical to the following: "Pursuant to Section 552.002, Health and Safety Code (carrying of handgun by license holder in state hospital), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun"; (B) appears in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height; and (C) is displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public at each entrance to the property. (b) A state hospital may prohibit a license holder from carrying a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, on the property of the hospital by providing written notice. (c) A license holder who carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, on the property of a state hospital at which written notice is provided is liable for a civil penalty in the amount of: (1) $100 for the first violation; or (2) $500 for the second or subsequent violation. (d) The attorney general or an appropriate prosecuting attorney may sue to collect a civil penalty under this section.