You just left the store with your brand-new gun when a thought crosses your mind: “do I need to register my gun?” The answer to this is simple: no , you do not need to register your gun. There is no gun registry in Texas or on the federal level, so there is nowhere for you to register your gun.
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.
Other Texas Gun Laws to Keep in Mind This means that Texans who are 21 years old and above can carry a handgun, without a permit, provided that they don't have a criminal record. You can carry your handgun concealed or openly in a holster.