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Board authorizes certain employees to possess firearms under Penal Code 46.03(a)(1)
Summary
After closed session, the Fredericksburg ISD Board voted 7-0 to authorize certain employees and personnel to possess firearms in schools and at district events as provided by Texas Penal Code 46.03(a)(1). The measure was moved by Brian Lehne and seconded by Rusty Jenschke.
The Fredericksburg Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a measure authorizing certain employees and personnel to possess firearms on school property and at district events under Texas Penal Code 46.03(a)(1). The action was taken in open session following a closed-session discussion of personnel and security matters.
According to the minutes, "Brian Lehne made a motion approve the authorization of certain employees/personnel to possess certain firearms. Rusty Jenschke seconded the motion." The motion passed unanimously: "Motion Passed - Yea: 7, Against: 0." The agenda item cited Penal Code 46.03(a)(1) as the statutory authority for the authorization. The minutes do not list individual employees covered by the authorization or operational details on training, storage, or supervisory conditions.
