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.
Texas doesn't have a waiting period for gun purchases. Purchases through a federally licensed gun dealer will lead to a criminal background check that verifies that the buyer can own a gun.
Get your Texas LTC in 3 steps. Study the $49.95 course and pass the online test. After completing the online course, you will receive an LTC-104 certificate that you will take to the in-person test.
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.
Can I have a gun in my car in Texas? The Texas Motorist Protection Act (HB 1815), effective as of September 1, 2007, permits any law-abiding Texas resident the legal right to carry a handgun inside their motor vehicle in Texas (without a Handgun License to Carry) or any other permit.
Generally, an openly carried handgun must be holstered. That goes for those with an LTC or Constitutional (permitless) Carriers. Many products on the market do not meet these legal criteria. The dashboard mounts and magnetic retention mounts are two standard products that do not fit within the law.
Most US states, including Texas, have no gun registration. Therefore, there really isn't any form of “gun under your name”.
You have to keep your gun out of sight. If someone can see your gun through your car window, that could be illegal. The law says it has to be hidden, usually in a locked container. If you are found guilty of carrying a gun openly in a public place, you could be charged under PC 26350.
Texas law makes some places always off-limits to firearms (both handguns and long guns). The law was amended in 2021 to remove the requirement to have a license to carry in order to carry a handgun. The amendment also consolidated the list of places where firearms are prohibited.