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Opinion No.

Texas Attorney General Reports

Decided August 10, 1987Published

1Opinion of the Court

Honorable Rolando J. Menchaca Maverick County Attorney P.O. Box 3041 Eagle Pass, Texas 78853

Re: Whether a sheriff may prohibit county peace officers from carrying weapons into commercial establishments that serve alcoholic beverages

Dear Mr. Menchaca:

You inform us that the county sheriff has received complaints that armed law enforcement officers from various political subdivisions in the county have been observed patronizing bars or night clubs, drinking alcoholic beverages, and socializing. After an investigation, it was determined that, on several occasions, the peace officers were not…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Christopher v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1982
  2. Weber v. City of SachseCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1979
  3. Wood v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1972
  4. Preston v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1985
  5. Murray v. HarrisCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1938

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