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Under a new law that takes effect Sept. 1, Texans may keep guns and ammunition they are legally authorized to possess in their locked, personal vehicles while in an employer-provided parking area. "Although many employers have policies prohibiting employees from bringing concealed weapons onto any employer property, the new law overrides those policies as to employer-provided parking areas," says Bryan Neal of the Dallas office of Thompson & Knight. "Senate Bill 321 attempts to address employer concerns about potential liabilities by providing that employers generally are not liable for any death, personal injury, or damages resulting from an event involving a firearm or ammunition covered by the law." Neal adds that there are several exceptions in the law, including schools, vehicles owned by employers, and certain chemical and oil and gas operations.  For more information, contact Barry Pound at 800-559-4534 or barry@androvett.com.