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Board authorizes certification under HB3 allowing certain licensed employees to carry concealed handguns
Summary
By unanimous vote, the board authorized the president to execute a resolution under HB3 and local policy CKED to certify training so certain state-licensed employees may carry concealed handguns on school premises and school activities.
The Hale Center ISD Board authorized the Board President to execute a resolution under House Bill 3 and Board Policy CKED (Local) to certify that certain Hale Center ISD employees who are licensed by the State of Texas have completed required training to carry concealed handguns on school premises and at school-sponsored activities. Paul Chandler moved the authorization; Heath Huffhines seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (5-0).
The minutes record only the board's authorization and the policy references (HB3 and CKED (Local)); they do not list specific employees, training dates, or operational protocols for implementation. The board did not provide additional detail about how certification would be tracked or which positions would be eligible.
The motion as recorded: “Paul Chandler moved to authorize the Board President to execute a resolution in accordance with HB3 and Board Policy CKED (Local) and authorize certification of additional training requirements for certain Hale Center ISD employees who are licensed by the State of Texas to carry concealed handguns, to carry such weapons on school premises and all school-sponsored and school-related activities.” The motion was seconded by H. Huffhines and approved (5-0).
The minutes do not specify timelines or names of employees covered by the authorization.
