Updated Weapons Policy

Section 3.6 of the Clergy Manual

The Episcopal Diocese of Texas does not permit any person, including clergy, staff, students, volunteers, and visitors, to carry a weapon in our churches or schools. This prohibition applies even if the person is licensed to carry a concealed weapon under Texas law. 

Read: Letter from Bishop C. Andrew Doyle  | Carta del Obispo C. Andrew Doyle

Read: Prohibiting Handguns On Church Campuses— Chancellor’s Recommendations For Complying With Texas Law  

As noted in the chancellor’s explanation, there are three ways to legally give notice: (1) signs posted at entrances, (2) a printed card or other written communication and (3) oral communications.

If you choose to print your own notice, below are several options: a sign (posted at entrances), postcard- and business card-size versions.  Please be aware, posted signs at entrances must use 1” lettering in English and Spanish. 

Posters/Entrance Signs 30x30 Bilingual Texas 30.05 Regulation Safety Signs	Posters/Entrance Signs 24x24 Bilingual Texas 30.05 Regulation Safety Signs
Posters/Entrance Signs 24x36 Section 30.06 Concealed Handguns Prohibited  Sign – 24x36 Download and Print	Posters/Entrance Signs 24x36 Section 30.07 Open Carry of Handguns Prohibited  Sign – 24x36 Download and Print
Postcards 4x6 Section 30.06 and 30.07 on a front and back on 4x6 card Download and Print	Business Card-size 2x3 Section 30.06 and 30.07 on a front and back on 2x3 card Download and Print

Resources

Bishops United Against Gun Violence: 
bishopsagainstgunviolence.org

The Facebook page Episcopalians Against Gun Violence 
www.facebook.com/EpiscopaliansAgainstGunViolence