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Non-residents legally eligible to possess firearms can open carry in Texas, provided they meet the same age, eligibility, and holster requirements.
Today, the Texas House State Affairs Committee passed Senate Bill 1065, legislation that protects the rights of License To Carry holders from being disarmed on public property.
As of 2021, Texas law no longer requires people to have a license to carry (LTC) to carry a handgun in most public places. Texans can still get a license to carry if they wish. See the Texas State Law Library page for more.
As stated above, you can have a handgun in your vehicles in Texas without any type of permit as long as you meet the guidelines under state and federal law. The handgun can be in reach and loaded or unloaded.
Registration Laws The State of Texas does not maintain a registry of firearms. The federal government also does not maintain a general registry of handgun or rifle ownership.
As of 2021, Texas law no longer requires people to have a license to carry (LTC) to carry a handgun in most public places. Texans can still get a license to carry if they wish. See the Texas State Law Library page for more.
Generally speaking, people in Texas can carry guns wherever guns are not prohibited. Some places are always off-limits. At other types of places, the property owner or the person in control of the property can choose whether to allow guns.
Legal open carry requires handguns to be carried in a holster. For concealed carry, the handgun may be carried anywhere on or about your person (e.g., pocket, purse, boot, etc.) so long as the handgun is wholly concealed.
Texas Gun Laws “Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defense of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime.”
If you are traveling with a handgun, ensure it is in a holster or stored securely in your vehicle. Open carry is allowed but with restrictions. Certain places, such as schools and government buildings, prohibit firearms. Be mindful of these restrictions to ensure you are compliant with Texas laws.