(a) A handgun storage device is approved by the department for use by an on-duty first responder entering a location where handguns are prohibited by federal law or otherwise if the handgun is stored in a lockbox safe, or container designed by the manufacturer to safely secure and store a handgun using a key, keycode, combination, biometrics, proximity sensor, or other similar means to prevent unauthorized access or theft.
(b) The approved storage device must be secured in a manner that prevents the device from being easily removed.
(c) To prevent an unintentional discharge, only weapons and weapon accessories should be stored in the approved device.

Source Note: The provisions of this §6.2 adopted to be effective March 3, 2022, 47 TexReg 951