State Offers Firearm Storage Compliance Resources

Risk Alert

Texas media outlets have reported instances of school-based law enforcement personnel leaving firearms unattended in restrooms and classrooms. These incidents underscore the importance of properly securing and storing firearms.

Compliance Resources

The penalty for allowing a child access to a firearm can range from a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by a $500 fine) to a Class A misdemeanor (punishable by a $4000 fine, a year in jail, or a combination of the two). State law requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms.

The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) recommends districts provide this information multiple times annually—at the beginning of the school year, before holidays and breaks, and at the end of the school year.

The TxSSC offers safe firearm storage resources, including a parent cover letter that districts can customize.