The Texas Health and Safety Code says assisted living facilities have the right to ban weapons.

Q: I live in an assisted living facility. The facility has a sign at the entrance stating that no guns are allowed. Does this prohibition apply to me? I am curious because I am a gun owner.

A: Yes, it applies to you.

Section 247.065 of the Texas Health and Safety Code states that an assisted living facility has the right to "maintain an environment free of weapons."

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Nursing homes and hospitals (which presumably include assisted living facilities) are also required under Section 411.204 of the Texas Government Code to post a sign,........

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