State Name

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Texas Must Inform Officer Immediately: YES?

Permitless Carry/Shall Issue (See Must Inform Section)

Note: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho,

Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi,

Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio,

Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,

Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming have "Permitless Carry"

Anyone who can legally possess a firearm under state and federal law

may carry in these states without a Permit. Check each states page

for age or other restrictions that may apply.

Permits/Licenses This State Honors Listed Below

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia

Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa

Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts

Michigan Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska

Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina

North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania

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Rhode Island

South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Utah Virginia

Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

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Rhode Island – Texas only honors RI Permits issued by the Attorney General of Rhode Island.

Texas Honors Non-Resident Permits/Licenses From the States They Honor.

Notice: Texas will not appeal the U.S. District Court N. Texas Courts Decision stating those 18-20 years

Texas CCW Links√

State LTC Site

LTC Related Laws

January 2024 Edition

Printed Application

With Instructions

Forms

Apply/Renew Online

State FAQ Site

Benefits of LTC (TX DPS)

State Statutes

State Admin Rules

State Reciprocity Info

Texas Gun Laws/Regs

State Attorney General

Firearm Admin Rules

Age to Carry a Firearm

In Other States

Last Updated: 7/30/2024

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old can carry in Texas with a permit. We will have to wait to see how Texas is going to handle issuing

permits to those 18. If they issue their regular permit it may cost them reciprocity with some states. Time

will tell.

Reciprocity/How This State Honors Other States Permit/Licenses

Gov Code 411.173 Nonresident License.

(b) The governor shall negotiate an agreement with any other state that provides for the issuance of a license

to carry a handgun under which a license issued by the other state is recognized in this state or shall issue a

proclamation that a license issued by the other state is recognized in this state if the attorney general of the

State of Texas determines that a background check of each applicant for a license issued by that state is

initiated by state or local authorities or an agent of the state or local authorities before the license is issued.

For purposes of this subsection, "background check" means a search of the National Crime Information

Center database and the Interstate Identification Index maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(c) The attorney general of the State of Texas shall annually:

(1) submit a report to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives

listing the states the attorney general has determined qualify for recognition under Subsection (b);

and

(2) review the statutes of states that the attorney general has determined do not qualify for

recognition under Subsection (b) to determine the changes to their statutes that are necessary to

qualify for recognition under that subsection.

(d) The attorney general of the State of Texas shall submit the report required by Subsection (c)(1) not later

than January 1 of each calendar year. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 437 (H.B. 910), Sec. 18

Note: To view the signed agreements go Here

Permitless Carry In Texas.

Notice: There is confusion about the U.S. District Court N. Texas Courts Decision stating those 18-20

years old can carry in Texas with a permit they issue or honor. Some in authority are stating that this ruling

only applies to 18 and older now able to obtain a TX Permit to Carry and not those carrying under Permitless

Carry.

Penal Code 46.02 - Unlawful Carrying Weapons.

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun;

(2) at the time of the offense:

(A) is younger than 21 years of age; or (Age is now 18 for residents to obtain a permit Due to

Court Case TX didn’t Appeal.)

(B) has been convicted of an offense under Section 22.0l(a) (1), 22.05, 22.07, or 42.0l(a) (7) or (8)

committed in the five-year period preceding the date the instant offense was committed; and

(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about

his or her person a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person's

control at any time in which:

(1) the handgun is in plain view, unless the person is 18 years of age or older or is licensed to carry a

handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, and the handgun is carried in a holster:

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(a-5) A person commits an offense if the person carries a handgun and intentionally displays the handgun in

plain view of another person in a public place. It is an exception to the application of this subsection that the

handgun was partially or wholly visible but was carried in a holster. 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927)

Note: Anyone 21 years of age or older who can legally possess a firearm under Texas and Federal Law can

carry a firearm in Texas without any type of permit.

NOTICE: The Texas GOA states this in their FAQs on Texas Permitless Carry and Places that you have

to have a TX LTC or a License/Permit Texas Honors to legally carry in those locations.

Carry on college campuses (with applicable regulations)

Carry on Lower Colorado River Authority property

Carry in open meetings of governmental entities.

How to Apply for a Permit

Note: The Texas DPS States: Applicants for an original (first-time) LTC should submit an online

application, and schedule an appointment for fingerprinting. Applicants must also complete four to six hours

of classroom training, pass a written examination and pass a proficiency demonstration (shooting). All

classroom and proficiency must be conducted in Texas by a LTC instructor certified by DPS.

Upon successful completion of the training class, the instructor should provide each student with a

Certificate of Training (CHL-100). It is the student’s responsibility to submit this form to DPS to complete

the application. Instructors should not submit the form for the student.

Note: The Classroom part of the training is now allowed to take place online.

Texas LTC instructors may only teach within the confines of the state of Texas.

State Approved Instructors and State Approved Online Courses

For detailed information regarding Training Requirements

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You may apply online Here or print, fill out and mail in the appropriate forms under Downloadable Forms

in the left-hand navigation bar of the CHL Website. Additionally, some instructors may provide the required

forms for students.

Or contact the DPS at the Address Below.

Texas Department of Public Safety

Concealed Handgun - MSC 0245

PO Box 4087

Austin, TX 78773-0001 Contact us by phone: (512) 424-7293

CHL applicants must have done one of the following to schedule an appointment with MorphoTrust USA

(formerly L-1 Identity Solutions):

1. An online application must have been submitted, OR

2. TXDPS must be in receipt of the paper CHL application.

a. Applicants who choose to submit a paper application must wait to schedule their IdentoGO

USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions) appointment after the application has been processed

through the mail and they have received confirmation the application has been entered into

the CHL database.

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To reduce processing time, TXDPS encourages all applicants to utilize the secure online application.

Age Requirements:

An applicant must be 21 years of age to submit an application for a Texas Handgun License

OR must be at least 18 years of age if the applicant: (Age is now 18 Due to Court Case TX didn’t Appeal.)

1. is a member or veteran of the United States armed forces, including a member or veteran of the

reserves or national guard;

2. was discharged under honorable conditions, if discharged from the United States armed forces,

reserves, or national guard.

Notice: Texas will not appeal the U.S. District Court N. Texas Courts Decision stating those 18-20 years

old can carry in Texas with a permit they issue or honor. We will have to wait to see how Texas is going to

handle issuing permits to those 18. If they issue their regular permit it may cost them reciprocity with some

states. Time will tell.

All fingerprints for original Handgun License Applications must be submitted

Through IdentoGo. (See Administrative Rule §6.12)

Cost is $40.00 for initial and &40.00 for Renewal. Active Military, Honorably Discharged Veterans, Retired

Law Enforcement, Senior Citizens and others get a discount. Texas DPS CHL Fee Schedule can be viewed

Here.

Gov Code 411.184. At-Risk Designation (a) The department shall develop a procedure for persons who

are at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence. (See Statute for More Info) 2021, Ch. 821

Note: DPS will expedite the issuing a permit for those who at increased risk of becoming a victim

of violence. Contact TX DPS for more Information.

Gov Code 411.02097 - Firearm Safety.

The department shall develop and post on the department's Internet website a course on firearm safety and

handling. The course must be accessible to the public free of charge. TX Safety Video R.S.,Ch. 809 (H.B.1927

Non-Resident Permits

You may apply online Here Or print, fill out and mail in the appropriate forms under Downloadable Forms

in the left-hand navigation bar of the CHL Website. Additionally, some instructors may provide the required

forms for students.

In addition to the information required by the Act, an application must contain all the following items:

(1) Proficiency certificate. The applicant must submit a handgun proficiency certificate (TR 100) issued

upon successful completion of a handgun proficiency course approved by the department and taught by a

certified handgun instructor. A proficiency certificate submitted by an original applicant will not be accepted

by the department if it is more than two years old. A proficiency certificate submitted by a renewal applicant

will not be accepted by the department if it is more than six months old.

(2) Out-of-state residents need to provide a color copy, front and back, of your state issued identification or

driver license.

(3) Training must take place inside Texas.

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All fingerprints for original Handgun License Applications must be submitted through IdentoGo. (See

Administrative Rule §6.12)

Places Off-Limits Even With a Permit/License

Penal Code 46.03 - Places Weapons Prohibited

(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possesses or goes with

a firearm, location-restricted knife, club, or prohibited weapon listed in Section 46.05(a):

( 1) on the premises of a school or postsecondary educational institution, on any grounds or building owned

by and under the control of a school or postsecondary educational institution and on which an activity

sponsored by the school or institution is being conducted, or in a passenger transportation vehicle of a school

or postsecondary educational institution, whether the school or postsecondary educational institution is

public or private, unless:

(A) pursuant to written regulations or written authorization of the school or institution; or

(B) the person possesses or goes with a concealed handgun that the person is licensed to carry under

Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, and no other weapon to which this section applies, on the

premises of a postsecondary educational, on any grounds or buildings owned by and under the control of

the institution and on which an activity sponsored by the institution is being conducted, or in a passenger

transportation vehicle of the institution;

( 2) on the premises of a polling place on the day of an election or while early voting is in progress;

(3) on the premises of any government court or offices utilized by the court, unless pursuant to written

regulations or written authorization of the court;

(4) on the premises of a racetrack;

(5) in or into a secured area of an airport; [e-r]

(6) within 1,000 feet of premises the location of which is designated by the Texas Department of Criminal

Justice as a place of execution under Article 43 .19, Code of Criminal Procedure, on a day that a sentence

of death is set to be imposed on the designated premises and the per son received notice that:

(A) going within 1,000 feet of the premises with a weapon listed under this subsection was prohibited; or

(B) possessing a weapon listed under this subsection within 1,000 feet of the premises was prohibited;

( 7) on the premises of a business that has a permit or license issued under Chapter 25, 28, 32, 69, or 74,

Alcoholic Beverage Code, if the business derives 51 percent or more of its income from the sale or service

of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, as determined by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage

Commission under Section 104. 06, Alcoholic Beverage Code;

(8) on the premises where a high school, collegiate, or professional sporting event or interscholastic event

is taking place, unless the person is a participant in the event and a firearm, location-restricted knife, club,

or prohibited weapon listed in Section 46. 05 (a) is used in the event;

(9) on the premises of a correctional facility;

(10) on the premises of a civil commitment facility;

(11) on the premises of a hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code, or on the premises

of a nursing facility licensed under Chapter 242, Health and Safety Code, unless the person has written

authorization of the hospital or nursing facility administration, as appropriate;

(12) on the premises of a mental hospital, as defined by Section 571.003, Health and Safety Code, unless

the person has written authorization of the mental hospital administration;

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( 13) in an amusement park; or

( 14) in the room or rooms where a meeting of a governmental entity is held, if the meeting is an open

meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, and if the entity provided notice as required by that

chapter.

(a-2) Notwithstanding Section 46.02(a-5), a license holder commits an offense if the license holder carries a

partially or wholly visible handgun, regardless of whether the handgun is holstered, on or about the license

holder's person under the authority of Sub chapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, and intentionally or

knowingly displays the handgun in plain view of another person:

(1) on the premises of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher

education; or

(2) on any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other

parking area of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education.

(a-3) Notwithstanding Subsection (a) or Section 46.02 (a-5), a license holder commits an offense if the

license holder carries a handgun on the campus of a private or independent institution of higher education in

this state that has established rules, regulations, or other provisions prohibiting license holders from carrying

handguns pursuant to Section 411. 2031 ( e), Government Code, or on the grounds or building on which an

activity sponsored by such an institution is being conducted, or in a passenger transportation vehicle of such

an institution, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed, provided the institution gives effective notice

under Section 30.06.

( a-4) Notwithstanding Sub sect ion (a) or Sect ion 46. 02 ( a-5) , a license holder commits an offense if the

license holder intentionally carries a concealed handgun on a portion of a premises located on the campus of

an institution of higher education in this state on which the carrying of a concealed handgun is prohibited by

rules, regulations, or other provisions established under Section 411.2031(d-1), Government Code, provided

the institution gives effective notice under Section 30.06 with respect to that portion.

( c) In this sect ion:

( 1) "Amusement park" means a permanent indoor or outdoor facility or park where amusement rides are

available for use by the public that is located in a county with a population of more than one million,

encompasses at least 75 acres in surface area, is enclosed with access only through controlled entries, is

open for operation more than 120 days in each calendar year, and has security guards on the premises at all

times. The term does not include any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot,

parking garage, or other parking area.

(2) "Institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education" have the

meanings assigned by Section 61. 003, Education Code.

( 3) "License holder" means a person licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411,

Government Code.

(3a) “Postsecondary educational Institution” means an institution of higher education or a private or

independent institution of higher education.

( 4) "Premises" means a building or a port ion of a building. The term does not include any public or

private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area.

(4a) “School” means an accredited primary or secondary school.

(5) "Secured area" means an area of an airport terminal building to which access is controlled by the

inspection of persons and property under federal law, or an aircraft parking area that is used by common

carriers in air transportation but not by general aviation and to which access is controlled under federal law.

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The term does not include a baggage claim area, a motor vehicle parking area used by passengers,

employees, or persons awaiting an arrival, or an area used by the public to pick up or drop off passengers

or employees.

(e-1) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a) (5) that the actor:

(1) possessed, at the screening checkpoint for the secured area, a [concealed] handgun that the actor was

licensed to carry under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code; and

(2) exited the screening checkpoint for the secured area immediately upon completion of the required

screening processes and notification that the actor possessed the handgun. HB 1760 2023

Penal Code 46.15 NONAPPLICABILITY.

(a) Sections 46.02 and 46.03 do not apply to:

(m) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 46.03 that the actor:

(1) carries a handgun on a premises or other property on which the carrying of a weapon is prohibited

under that section;

(2) personally received from the owner of the property, or from another person with apparent authority to

act for the owner, notice that carrying a firearm or other weapon on the premises or other property, as

applicable, was prohibited; and

(3) promptly departed from the premises or other property.

(n) The defense provided by Subsection (m) does not apply if:

(1) a sign described by Subsection ( o) was posted prominently at each entrance to the premises or other

property, as applicable; or

(2) at the time of the offense, the actor knew that carrying a firearm or other weapon on the premises or

other property was prohibited.

(p) Sections 46.03(a)(7), (11), and (13) do not apply if the actor:

(1) carries a handgun on the premises or other property, as applicable;

(2) holds a license to carry a handgun issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code; and

(3) was not given effective notice under Section 30.06 or 30.07 of this code or Section 411.204,

Government Code, as applicable.

(q) Section 46.03(a)(8) does not apply if the actor:

(1) carries a handgun on a premises where a collegiate sporting event is taking place;

(2) holds a license to carry a handgun issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code; and

(3) was not given effective notice under Section 30.06 or 30.07 of this code, as applicable.

Acts 2023 SB 599

Note: If alcohol sales are greater than 50% of gross receipts, then it would have to post:

Handgun Warning Sign - Red 51% - English version (14 x 8.5 inches, red and black ink)

Handgun Warning Sign - Red 51% - Spanish version (14 x 8.5 inches, red and black ink)

Edu. Code 37.0815 - Transportation or Storage of Firearm and Ammunition by License Holder in

School Parking Area

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(a) A school district or open-enrollment charter school may not prohibit a person, including a school

employee, who holds a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code,

from transporting or storing a handgun or other firearm or ammunition in a locked, privately owned or leased

motor vehicle in a parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area provided by the district or charter school

and may not regulate the manner in which the handgun, firearm, or ammunition is stored in the vehicle,

provided that the handgun, firearm, or ammunition is not in plain view. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 H.B. 1927

Penal Code 46.15 Evacuating During Declared State of Emergency (You should read all of 46.15)

(k) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who carries a handgun if:

(1) the person carries the handgun while:

(A) evacuating from an area following the declaration of a state of disaster under Section 418.014,

Government Code, or a local state of disaster under Section 418.108, Government Code, with

respect to that area; or

(B) reentering that area following the person ’s evacuation;

(2) not more than 168 hours have elapsed since the state of disaster or local state of disaster was declared, or

more than 168 hours have elapsed since the time the declaration was made and the governor has extended the

period during which a person may carry a handgun under this subsection; and

(3) the person is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm. Acts 2023 SB 599

Penal Code §46.03

(e-1) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a)(5) that the actor:

(1) possessed, at the screening checkpoint for the secured area, a concealed handgun that the actor was

licensed to carry under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code; and

(2) exited the screening checkpoint for the secured area immediately upon completion of the required

Screening processes and notification that the actor possessed the handgun.

(e-2) A peace officer investigating conduct that may constitute an offense under Subsection (a)(5) and that

consists only of an actor's possession of a handgun that the actor is licensed to carry under Subchapter H,

Chapter 411, Government Code, may not arrest the actor for the offense unless:

(1) the officer advises the actor of the defense available under Subsection (e-1) and gives the actor an

opportunity to exit the screening checkpoint for the secured area; and

(2) the actor does not immediately exit the checkpoint upon completion of the required screening processes.

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927)

Subchapter J. Temporary Secure Weapon Storage for Certain Public Buildings

Gov Code 2165.451

Note: Spells out that State Agencies Generally open to the public which post restrictions on firearms MAY

supply storage of your firearm. This is a new section so see HB 79 as it may not have been added to statues

at this time. There are a lot of Ands, Ifs and Buts in the law.

Occupation Code 2155.101 and 2155.1025 Note: These Sections Spell out that Hotel/Motels that

offers more than 10 rooms for temporary lodging for a fee that guests can keep firearms in their Parking

Lot/Rooms etc but can make you carry concealed or in a case or bag. Read the Statutes for more information.

Code of Criminal Procedure 14.03 - Authority of Peace Officers.

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(a) Any peace officer may arrest, without warrant:

(1) persons found in suspicious places and under circumstances which reasonably show that such persons

have been guilty of some felony, violation of Title 9, Chapter 42, Penal Code, breach of the peace, or offense

under Section 49.02, Penal Code, or threaten, or are about to commit some offense against the laws;

(h) (1) A peace officer who is acting in the lawful discharge of the officer's official duties may disarm a

person at any time the officer reasonably believes it is necessary for the protection of the person, officer, or

another individual. The peace officer shall return the handgun to the person before discharging the person

from the scene if the officer determines that the person is not a threat to the officer, person, or another

individual and if the person has not committed a violation that results in the arrest of the per son.

( 2) A peace officer who is acting in the lawful discharge of the officer's official duties may temporarily

disarm a person when the person enters a nonpublic, secure portion of a law enforcement facility, if the law

enforcement agency provides a gun locker or other secure area where the peace officer can secure the

person’s handgun. The peace officer shall secure the handgun in the locker or other secure area and shall

return the handgun to the person immediately after the person leaves the nonpublic, secure portion of the law

enforcement facility.

(3) For purposes of this subsection, "law enforcement facility" and "nonpublic, secure portion of a law

enforcement facility" have the meanings assigned by Section 411.207, Government Code.

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927)

Campus Carry in Texas

Note: Carry on four year Public College/University, Jr. and Community College Campus requires you have

a Texas Permit to Carry or a Permit Texas honors. Those carrying under Permitless Carry can carry in the

Parking Area, Sidewalks and Streets that run thru a campus but not in the Buildings of the college/university

unless posted with 30.06 signs. The firearm must remain concealed as open carry is not permitted on

campus. Each school will have a policy (each School sets it own policy and there are differences between

Schools) stating their rules on carry on their campus that must be available to the public. Handgunlaw.us is

hearing that all private four year schools have opted out of the new law. Check with the private school for

more information.

Notice: (Updated 7/1/2023) The Dallas Morning News did have a listing of all Colleges/Universities but

is no longer available or behind a pay wall. To find a Schools rules/regulations search for the website for the

school and then search their site for rules and regulations on firearms. It should be easy to find.

Renters/Home Owner Association Property Owners

Notice: Renters and guests of renters should read Penal Code Sections F-1 thru F-3. Property Code

82.121 , 92.026 and 94.257 as per HB302 and Home Owners Association Members should read 202.020

Property Code as you have certain rights concerning the possession, storage and carrying of firearms on

property you rent.

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For Federal Restrictions on Firearms see the USA Page.

Do “No Gun Signs” Have the Force of Law?

“YES” Note: Handgunlaw.us recommends you read all of 30.05, 30.06 and 30.07

Penal Code 30.06 Trespass By License Holder With a Concealed Handgun.

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(a) A license holder commits an offense if the license holder:

(1) carries a concealed handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, on

property of another without effective consent; and

(2) received notice that entry on the property by a license holder with a concealed handgun was forbidden.

(b) For purposes of this section, a person receives notice if the owner of the property or someone with

apparent authority to act for the owner provides notice to the person by oral or written communication.

(c) In this section:

(1) "Entry" has the meaning assigned by Section 30.05(b).

(2) "License holder" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.03.

(3) "Written communication" means:

(A) a card or other document on which is written language identical to the following: "Pursuant to

Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person

licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not

enter this property with a concealed handgun"; or

(B) a sign posted on the property that:

(i) includes the language described by Paragraph (A) in both English and Spanish;

(ii) appears in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height; and

(iii) is displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public.

(d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200, except

that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if it is shown on the trial of the offense that, after entering the

property, the license holder was personally given the notice by oral communication described by Subsection

(b) and subsequently failed to depart.

(e) It is an exception to the application of this section that the property on which the license holder carries a

handgun is owned or leased by a governmental entity and is not a premises or other place on which the

license holder is prohibited from carrying the handgun under Section 46.03.

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1026 (H.B. 1069)

Penal Code 30.07. Trespass By License Holder With An Openly Carried Handgun.

(a) A license holder commits an offense if the license holder:

(1) openly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, on

property of another without effective consent; and

(2) received notice that entry on the property by a license holder openly carrying a handgun was

forbidden.

(b) For purposes of this section, a person receives notice if the owner of the property or someone with

apparent authority to act for the owner provides notice to the person by oral or written communication.

(c) In this section:

(1) "Entry" has the meaning assigned by Section 30.05(b).

(2) "License holder" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.03.

(3) "Written communication" means:

(A) a card or other document on which is written language identical to the following: "Pursuant to

Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person

licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not

enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly"; or

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(B) a sign posted on the property that:

(i) includes the language described by Paragraph (A) in both English and Spanish;

(ii) appears in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height; and

(iii) is displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public at each entrance to the

property.

(d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200, except

that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if it is shown on the trial of the offense that, after entering the

property, the license holder was personally given the notice by oral communication described by Subsection

(b) and subsequently failed to depart.

(e) It is an exception to the application of this section that the property on which the license holder openly

carries the handgun is owned or leased by a governmental entity and is not a premises or other place on

which the license holder is prohibited from carrying the handgun under Section 46.03.

(f) It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that the handgun was carried in a holster.

(h) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the license holder was personally given notice by oral

communication described by Subsection (b) and promptly departed from the property.

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1026 (H.B. 1069)

Note: Texas No Gun Signs must meet certain criteria or they are not valid. Click Here to read from the TX

DPS what an official No Gun Sign wording and size must be to have the force of law.

Gov Code 411.209.AaWrongful Exclusion of Handgun License Holder. Edited for space Considerations.)

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (i), a state agency or a political subdivision of the state may not take

any action including an action consisting of the provision of notice by a communication described by Section

30.06 or 30.7 Penal Code, that states or implies, that a license holder who is carrying a handgun under the

authority of this subchapter is prohibited from entering or remaining on a premises or other place owned or

leased by the governmental entity unless license holders are prohibited from carrying a handgun on the

premises or other place by Section 46.03, Penal Code, or other law.

(b) A state agency or a political subdivision of the state that violates Subsection (a) is liable for a civil

penalty of:

(1) not less than $1,000 and not more than $1,500 for the first violation; and

(2) not less than $10,000 and not more than $10,500 for the second or a subsequent violation.

(c) Each day of a continuing violation of Subsection (a) constitutes a separate violation.

(d) A resident of this state or a person licensed to carry a handgun under this subchapter may file a complaint

with the attorney general that a state agency or political subdivision is in violation of Subsection (a) if the

resident or license holder provides the agency or subdivision a written notice that describes the location and

general facts of the violation and the agency or subdivision does not cure the violation before the end of the

third business day after the date of receiving the written notice. A complaint filed with the attorney general

under this subsection must include evidence of the violation and a copy of the written notice provided to the

agency or subdivision (See complete statute. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927)

Penal Code 30.05 - Criminal Trespass

(a) A person commits an offense if the person enters or remains on or in property of another, including

residential land, agricultural land, a recreational vehicle park, a building, or an aircraft or other vehicle,

without effective consent and the person:

(1) had notice that the entry was forbidden; or

(2) received notice to depart but failed to do so.

(b) For purposes of this section:

(1) "Entry" means the intrusion of the entire body.

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(2) "Notice" means:

(A) oral or written communication by the owner or someone with apparent authority to act for the

owner;

(C) A person may provide notice that firearms are prohibited on the property by posting a sign at each

entrance to the property that:

(1) includes language that is identical to or substantially similar to the following: "Pursuant to

Section 30.05, Penal Code (criminal trespass), a per son may not enter this property with a firearm";

(2) includes the language described by Subdivision ( 1) in both English and Spanish;

(3) appears in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height ; and

(4) is displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public.. Acts..2021, 87th Leg.,R.S., Ch.1008

Note: Signs to ban those carrying under Permitless Carry don’t have to meet the same standards for those

carrying with a Permit to Carry issued or honored by Texas. (30.06 30.07) Do be aware of the differences in

required signage. Handgunlaw.us recommends you read all of Texas Penal Code 30.05

Note: To see 30.06 Ruling Letters and Violation Complaint Form on the TX AG website go Here. You can

see an image of the 30.06 Sign bans Concealed Carry and 30.07 Sign bans the Open Carrying of firearms.

(Signs have size and posting requirements in the statutes.)

Note: Texas also has a different sign that is posted in and about every establishment that derives 51% or

more of its income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on premises consumption. Carry in

these establishments is against the law even with a Permit/License to Carry. The 51% sign must be posted by

law on any establishment that derives more than 50% of their income from the sale of alcohol.

Weapons Warning Sign (From Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission)

The 51% sign, is to be posted on the premises of establishments where the possession of any concealed

weapon is illegal. These are establishments that are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises

consumption whose alcohol sales constitutes more than half of gross receipts. These signs have 51% in large

red letters superimposed over the warning and the warning notes that possession of a concealed weapon on

the premises is a felony.

As a general rule, a true restaurant will have alcohol sales that are less than 50% of gross receipts and would

be expected to post the first sign. However, if its alcohol sales are greater than 50% of gross receipts, then it

would have to post the second.

Handgun Warning Sign - Red 51% - English version (14 x 8.5 inches, red and black ink)

Handgun Warning Sign - Red 51% - Spanish version (14 x 8.5 inches, red and black ink)

Note: Handgunlaw.us believes when you come across a business that is posted that you not just walk away.

That business needs to know that they lost your business because of their “No Gun” sign. Giving them a “No

Firearms = No Money” card would do just that. You can print free “No Firearms = No Money” cards by

going Here.

Parking Lot Storage Law

Labor Code 52.061. Restriction on Prohibiting Employee Access to or Storage of Firearm or

Ammunition.

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A public or private employer may not prohibit an employee who holds a license to carry a handgun under

Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, who otherwise lawfully possesses a firearm, or who lawfully

possesses ammunition from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition the employee is authorized by

law to possess in a locked, privately owned motor vehicle in a parking lot, parking garage, or other parking

area the employer provides for employees. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 437 (H.B. 910), Sec. 30

Labor Code 52.062.AaExceptions.

(a) Section 52.061 Does Not:

(1) authorize a person who holds a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411,

Government Code, who otherwise lawfully possesses a firearm, or who lawfully possesses ammunition

to possess a firearm or ammunition on any property where the possession of a firearm or ammunition is

prohibited by state or federal law; or

(2) Apply to:

(A) a vehicle owned or leased by a public or private employer and used by an employee in the course

and scope of the employee ’s employment, unless the employee is required to transport or store a

firearm in the official discharge of the employee ’s duties;

(B) a school district;

(C) an open-enrollment charter school, as defined by Section 5.001, Education Code;

(D) a private school, as defined by Section 22.081, Education Code;

(E) property owned or controlled by a person, other than the employer, that is subject to a valid,

unexpired oil, gas, or other mineral lease that contains a provision prohibiting the possession of

firearms on the property; or

(F) property owned or leased by a chemical manufacturer or oil and gas refiner with an air

authorization under Chapter 382, Health and Safety Code, and on which the primary business

conducted is the manufacture, use, storage, or transportation of hazardous, combustible, or

explosive materials, except in regard to an employee who holds a license to carry a handgun under

Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, and who stores a firearm or ammunition the

employee is authorized by law to possess in a locked, privately owned motor vehicle in a parking

lot, parking garage, or other parking area the employer provides for employees that is outside of a

secured and restricted area:

(i) that contains the physical plant;

(ii) that is not open to the public; and

(iii) the ingress into which is constantly monitored by security personnel.

(b) Section 52.061 does not prohibit an employer from prohibiting an employee who holds a license to carry

a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, or who otherwise lawfully possesses a

firearm, from possessing a firearm the employee is otherwise authorized by law to possess on the premises of

the employer ’s business. In this subsection, "premises" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.03 Penal

Code. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927)

Gov Code 411.203. Rights of Employers. This subchapter does not prevent or otherwise limit the right of

a public or private employer to prohibit persons who are licensed under this subchapter from carrying a

handgun on the premises of the business. In this section, "premises" has the meaning assigned by Section

46.03, Penal Code. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927)

Note: This is not the complete law on Parking Lot Storage. See Texas Statutes for complete Law.

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Gov Code 411.2032. Transportation and Storage of Firearms and Ammunition by License Holders In

Private Vehicles on Certain Campuses.

(a) For purposes of this section:

(1) "Campus" means all land and buildings owned or leased by an institution of higher education or

private or independent institution of higher education.

(2) "Institution of higher education" and "private or independent institution of higher education"

have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(b) An institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in this state

may not adopt or enforce any rule, regulation, or other provision or take any other action, including posting

notice under Section 30.06, Penal Code, prohibiting or placing restrictions on the storage or transportation of

a firearm or ammunition in a locked, privately owned or leased motor vehicle by a person, including a

student enrolled at that institution, who holds a license to carry a handgun under this subchapter and lawfully

possesses the firearm or ammunition:

(1) on a street or driveway located on the campus of the institution; or

(2) in a parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area located on the campus of the institution.

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 437 (H.B. 910), Sec. 28

Must Inform Officer Immediately on Contact By Law?

“YES” When ask for ID. Handgunlaw.us recommends you carry your state issued ID when

carrying under Permitless Carry. Some states require you carry it.

Gov Code Sec. 411.205. Requirement to Display License.

If a license holder is carrying a handgun on or about the license holder's person when a magistrate or a peace

officer demands that the license holder display identification, the license holder shall display:

(1) both the license holder's driver's license or identification certificate issued by the department and the

license holder's handgun license; and

(2) if the license holder's handgun license bears a protective order designation, a copy of the applicable court

order under which the license holder is protected. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 203 (H.B. 918)

Note: When an Officer ask you for ID you must then give them your Permit/License to Carry if you are

carrying at that time when you give them your ID. If not you are breaking the law. There is no penalty if you

don’t inform them but as a law abiding citizen we must follow the law.

Carry In State Parks//WMA/Road Side Rest Areas & St. /Nat. Forests

Carry Allowed in these Areas:

*State Parks: YES TX Admin Code Title 31 Part 2 Chpt. 59 Subchpt. F §59.134

State/National Forests: YES TX Park & Wildlife Dept. Exec. Dir. Order No. 98-001

State WMA: YES TX Park & Wildlife Dept. Exec. Dir. Order No. 98-001

Road Side Rest Areas: YES

*Notice: If State Park Carry is Legal in this state and if that state park is located on a lake created by the

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US Army Corp of Engineers (COE) who owns the land and leases it to the state for that park the park is Off

Limits to the legal carrying of firearms per federal law. 36 CFR 327.13 District Commanders received this

Memorandum detailing how they could authorize someone to carry on (COE) property. The (COE) has also

put out a Pamphlet on carrying firearms on (COE) Property. They do not post their property you must know

the boundaries. Hunting is usually allowed doing hunting season.

RV/Car Carry Without a Permit/License

Penal Code 46.02 Unlawful Carrying Weapons

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun;

(2) at the time of the offense:

(A) is younger than 21 years of age; or

(B) has been convicted of an offense under Section 22.0l(a) (1), 22.05, 22.07, or 42.0l(a) (7) or (8)

committed in the five-year period preceding the date the instant offense was committed;

(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about

his or her person a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person's

control at any time in which:

(1) the handgun is in plain view, unless the person is 21 years of age or older or is licensed to carry a

handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, and the handgun is carried in a holster;

or

( 2) the person is: 1

(A) engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor that is a violation of a law or

ordinance regulating traffic or boating; or

(B) prohibited by law from possessing a firearm

Note: Anyone 21 years of age or older who can legally possess a firearm under Texas and Federal Law can

carry a firearm in Texas without any type of permit. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927)

Texas Statutes

Open Carry (Without a Valid Permit/License)

Open Carry is legal in Texas if you can legally possess a firearm under state and federal law and are 18 years

of age or older.. The firearm must be in a holster. Open Carry is not allowed on any four year Public

College/University/Jr. and Community Colleges including all their property. See Places Off Limits for four

Year College/University Carry.

Penal Code 46.03 - Places Weapons Prohibited

(a-2) Notwithstanding Section 46.02(a-5), a license holder commits an offense if the license holder carries a

partially or wholly visible handgun, regardless of whether the handgun is holstered, on or about the license

holder's person under the authority of Sub chapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, and intentionally or

knowingly displays the handgun in plain view of another person:

(1) on the premises of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher

education; or

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(2) on any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other

parking area of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher

education. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (H.B. 1927)

In some states Open Carry is forbidden in places where those with a valid permit/license can carry. This is

not the last word on Open Carry in this state. Go to Google and type in State Name Open Carry or Open

Carry State Name for a search for open carry info in this state. Check with the State's RKBA

Organization/s. Also see “Attorney General Opinions/Court Cases” Section for any written opinions/Cases

on Open Carry.

City Of Dallas Short Video and FAQs on Open Carry Law.

Open Carry FAQs for when HB 910 takes effect Jan. 1, 2016 allowing Open Carry in Texas.

State Preemption

Local Gov Code § 229.001. Firearms; Air Guns; Knives; Explosives.

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, including Section 43.002 of this code and Chapter 251, Agriculture

Code, a municipality may not adopt or enforce regulations that:

(1) Relate to:

(A) the transfer, possession, wearing, carrying, ownership, storage, transportation, licensing, or

registration of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories;

(B) commerce in firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories;

or

(C) the discharge of a firearm or air gun at a sport shooting range; or

(2) require an owner of a firearm to obtain liability insurance coverage for damages resulting from

negligent or willful acts involving the use of the firearm.

(a-1) An ordinance, resolution, rule, or policy adopted or enforced by a municipality, or an official action,

including in any legislative, police power, or proprietary capacity, taken by an employee or agent of a

municipality in violation of this section is void.

(b) Subsection (a) does not affect the authority a municipality has under another law to:

(1) require residents or public employees to be armed for personal or national defense, law enforcement,

or another lawful purpose;

(2) regulate the discharge of firearms or air guns within the limits of the municipality, other than at a

sport shooting range;

(3) except as provided by Subsection (b-1), adopt or enforce a generally applicable zoning ordinance,

land use regulation, fire code, or business ordinance

(4) regulate the storage or transportation of explosives to protect public health and safety, except that 25

pounds or less of black powder for each private residence and 50 pounds or less of black powder for

each retail dealer are not subject to regulation;

(5) regulate the carrying of an air gun or firearm, other than a handgun carried by a person not otherwise

prohibited by law from carrying a handgun, at a:

(A) public park;

(B) public meeting of a municipality, county, or other governmental body;

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(C) political rally, parade, or official political meeting; or

(D) nonfirearms-related school, college, or professional athletic event;

(6) regulate the carrying of a firearm by a person licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H,

Chapter 411, Government Code, in accordance with Section 411.209, Government Code;

(7) regulate the hours of operation of a sport shooting range, except that the hours of operation may not

be more limited than the least limited hours of operation of any other business in the municipality

other than a business permitted or licensed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises

consumption;

(8) regulate the carrying of an air gun by a minor on:

(A) public property; or

(B) private property without consent of the property owner.

(9) except as provided by Subsection (d-1), regulate or prohibit an employee’s carrying or possession of

a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition in the course of the employee’s official duties.

(b-1) The exception provided by Subsection (b)(3) does not apply if the ordinance or regulation is designed

or enforced to effectively restrict or prohibit the manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer, or display of firearms,

firearm accessories, or ammunition that is otherwise lawful in this state.

(c) The exception provided by Subsection (b)(5) does not apply if the firearm or air gun is in or is carried to

or from an area designated for use in a lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting event and the firearm or

air gun is of the type commonly used in the activity.

(d) Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the seizure or confiscation of any firearm, air

gun, knife, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories from an individual who is lawfully

carrying or possessing the firearm, air gun, knife, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories.

(d-1) The exception provided by Subsection (b)(9) does not authorize a municipality to regulate an

employee’s carrying or possession of a firearm in violation of Subchapter G, Chapter 52, Labor Code.

(e) In this section:

(1) "Air gun" means any gun that discharges a pellet, BB, or paintball by means of compressed air, gas

propellant, or a spring.

(2) "Ammunition" means fixed cartridge ammunition, shotgun shells, individual components of fixed

cartridge ammunition and shotgun shells, projectiles for muzzle-loading firearms, or any propellant

used in firearms or ammunition.

(3) "Firearm or air gun accessory" means a device specifically designed or adapted to:

(A) enable the wearing or carrying by a person, or the storage or mounting in or on a conveyance, of a

firearm or air gun; or

(B) be inserted into or affixed to a firearm or air gun to enable, alter, or improve the functioning or

capabilities of the firearm.

(4) "Knife" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.01, Penal Code.

(5) "Sport shooting range" has the meaning assigned by Section

(f) The attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to obtain a temporary or permanent

injunction against a municipality adopting a regulation in violation of this section. The attorney general

may recover reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining an injunction under this subsection, including

court costs, reasonable attorney’s fees, investigative costs, witness fees, and deposition costs.

(g) This section does not limit the enforceability of any state or federal law. HB 1760 2023

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Local Gov Code 236.002 Firearms; Air Guns; Sport Shooting Range (Edited for space considerations)

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, including Chapter 251, Agriculture Code, a county may not adopt

Or enforce regulations relating to:

(1) relate to:

(A) the transfer, possession, wearing, carrying, ownership, storage, transportation, licensing, or

registration of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories;

(B) commerce in firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories;

or

(C) the discharge of a firearm or air gun at a sport shooting range; or.

(2) require an owner of a firearm to obtain liability insurance coverage for damages resulting from

negligent or willful acts involving the use of the firearm.

(b) An ordinance, rule, resolution, or policy adopted or enforced by a county, or an official action, including

in any legislative, police power, or proprietary capacity, taken by an employee or agent of a county in

violation of this section is void.

(c) Subsection (a) does not affect the authority of a county to:

(1) require a resident or public employee to be armed for personal or national defense, law enforcement,

or other purpose under other law;

(2) regulate the discharge of firearms or air guns in accordance with Section 235.022;

(3) regulate the carrying of a firearm by a person licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H,

Chapter 411, Government Code, in accordance with Section 411.209, Government Code;

(4) except as provided by Subsection (d), adopt or enforce a generally applicable land use regulation, fire

code, or business regulation; or

(5) except as provided by Subsection (e), regulate or prohibit an employee’s carrying or possession of a

firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition in the course of the employee’s official duties.

(d) A county order or regulation designed or enforced to effectively restrict or prohibit the manufacture,

sale, purchase, transfer, or display of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition that is otherwise lawful in

this state is void.

(e) Subsection (c)(5) does not authorize a county to regulate an employee’s carrying or possession of a

firearm in violation of Subchapter G, Chapter 52, Labor Code.

(f) The attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to obtain a temporary or permanent

injunction against a county adopting a regulation, other than a regulation under Section 236.003, in violation

of this section. The attorney general may recover reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining an injunction

under this subsection, including court costs, reasonable attorney’s fees, investigative costs, witness fees, and

deposition costs. HB 1760 2023

Deadly Force Laws

Penal Code Title 2 Chapter 9. Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility

Section 9.01. Definitions

Section 9.02. Justification as a Defense

Section 9.03. Confinement as Justifiable Force

Section 9.04. Threats as Justifiable Force

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Section 9.05. Reckless Injury of Innocent Third Person

Section 9.06. Civil Remedies Unaffected

Section 9.21. Public Duty

Section 9.22. Necessity

Section 9.31. Self-Defense

Section 9.32. Deadly Force in Defense of Person

Section 9.33. Defense of Third Person

Section 9.34. Protection of Life or Health

Section 9.41. Protection of Ones Own Property

Section 9.42. Deadly Force to Protect Property

Section 9.43. Protection of Third Persons Property

Section 9.44. Use of Device to Protect Property

Section 9.51. Arrest and Search

Section 9.52. Prevention of Escape From Custody

Section 9.53. Maintaining Security in Correctional Facility

Section 9.61. Parent-Child

Section 9.62. Educator-Student

Section 9.63. Guardian-Incompetent

Knife Laws State/Cities

To access State/Local Knife Laws Click “Here”

Carry in Restaurants That Serve Alcohol

YES Penal Code 46.03 (See Do Signs Carry Force of Law Section)

Note: A “YES” above means you can carry into places like described below. “NO” means you can’t.

Handgunlaw.us definition of “Restaurant Carry” is carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Places

like Friday’s or Red Lobster unless posted with “No Gun Signs.” This may or may not mean the bar

or the bar area of a restaurant. But you can carry your firearm into a restaurant that serves alcohol

and sit and eat without consuming. Handgunlaw.us recommends you not sit at the Bar or in the Bar

area of such restaurants. In some states it is illegal to be in the Bar area of such restaurants.

Handgunlaw.us believes you should never consume alcohol when carrying your firearm. In some

states it is illegal to take even one drink while carrying a firearm. If you want further info on carrying

in places that serve alcohol check your state laws.

Chemical Sprays/Stun Gun/Higher Capacity Magazine Laws

Penal Code 46.01 Definitions

(14) "Chemical dispensing device" means a device, other than a small chemical dispenser sold commercially

for personal protection, that is designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of dispensing a substance capable

of causing an adverse psychological or physiological effect on a human being. (Must be 18)

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1026 (H.B. 1069)

Note: A man was arrested for having a 4 oz chemical spray that said Police on it. He was released and no

charges were filed. Small to some is large to others. Something with Police Grade etc may get you in trouble.

Stay with what is a small container, 4 oz or less and sold for personal safety.

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LEOSA State Information

See the LEOSA Section on the USA Page at Handgunlaw.us for more LEOSA Information.

Attorney General Opinions/Court Cases

 Texas AG - Carry in Parks or Transit

 Texas AG - Park Carry

 Texas AG – Storage of Firearms in Vehicles on Company Property

 Texas AG - Courtrooms/Offices Essential To Court Operations can be Off Limits (12/2015)

 Texas AG – College Campus Carry. Dorms, Classrooms Etc. (12/2015)

 Texas AG – Schools and School Functions (12/2015)

 Texas AG – County Buildings (12/2015)

 Texas AG – Junior/Community College Restrictions (12/2016)

 Texas AG – Churches Must be Posted to be Off Limits (12/2017)

 US Dist. Ct N. Dist of TX – 18 -20 Y/O Can Carry. St. Did Not Appeal Decision. (12/22/2023)

Airport Carry/Misc. Information

Airport Carry: Buildings must be Posted. Parking Lot OK Penal Code 30.06(c)(3)(A)

Training Valid for: 2 Years

Time Period to Establish Residency: Upon Obtaining a TX Drivers License or St ID Card.

Minimum Age for Permit/License: 21

An applicant must be 21 years of age to submit an application for a Texas Handgun License

OR must be at least 18 years of age if the applicant:

1. is a member or veteran of the United States armed forces, including a member or veteran of the

reserves or national guard;

2. was discharged under honorable conditions, if discharged from the United States armed forces,

reserves, or national guard.

Permit/License Info Public Information: NO

State Reciprocity/How They Honor Other States Statute: Title 4., Sub B., Chap 411, Subchap A. 411.173

State Firearm Laws: Penal Code 46.01 thru 46.15 7 30.06 & Admin Code TAC 37-6.1 thru

37-6.5 & Texas Gov Code TGC 411.205

State Deadly Force Laws: Penal Code 9.21 thru 9.44

State Knife Laws: Penal Code 46.01 thru 46.06

Chemical/Electric Weapons Laws: Penal Code 46.01 (14) & 38-14 (2)

Body Armor Laws: Penal Code 46.041

Does Your Permit Cover Other Weapons Besides Firearms? NO Admin Rule 37-1-6.11

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State Safe Storage/Access by Minors Statute/s: TX Penal Code § 46.13

Is carrying of a Concealed Firearm with Permit/License

for Defensive Purposes Only While Hunting Legal? YES TX Hunting Regulations

Notes

What Does TX Consider A Loaded Firearm?

Penal Code 46.13. Making a Firearm Accessible to a Child.

(a) In this section:

(1) "Child" means a person younger than 17 years of age.

(2) "Readily dischargeable firearm" means a firearm that is loaded with ammunition, whether or not a

round is in the chamber. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 15.02(g)

State Emergency Powers

Gov Code 418.019 - Restricted Sale and Transportation of Materials.

The governor may suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, explosives,

and combustibles, other than explosives or combustibles that are components of firearm ammunition.

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 998 (H.B. 1500)

Gov Code 433.0045. Firearms.

(a) A directive issued under this chapter may not:

(1) authorize the seizure or confiscation, of any firearm or ammunition from an individual who is lawfully

carrying or possessing the firearm or ammunition; or

(2) prohibit or restrict the business or operations of a firearms or ammunition manufacturer, distributor,

wholesaler, supplier, or retailer or a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local

Government Code, in connection with a state of emergency.

(b) A peace officer who is acting in the lawful execution of the officer's official duties during a state of

emergency may disarm an individual if the officer reasonably believes it is immediately necessary for the

protection of the officer or another individual.

(c) The peace officer shall return a firearm and any ammunition to an individual disarmed under Subsection

(b) before ceasing to detain the individual unless the officer:

(1) arrests the individual for engaging in criminal activity; or

(2) seizes the firearm as evidence in a criminal investigation. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 998 (H.B. 1500)

Gov. Code 433.002 - Issuance of Directives.

(b) The directive may provide for:

(7) control of the storage, use, and transportation of explosives or flammable materials considered

Dangerous to public safety, other than explosives or flammable materials that are components of firearm

ammunition. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 998 (H.B. 1500)

Gov. Code 418.003 - Limitations. This chapter does not:

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(7) Authorize any person to prohibit or restrict the business or operations of a firearms or ammunition

manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, supplier, or retailer or a sport shooting range,

as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, in connection with a disaster.

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 998 (H.B. 1500)

Note: Federal Law can apply if the state is receiving monetary and/or other assistance from the Federal

Government. See US Code 42-5207 for Federal Law as it applies to States of Emergencies. The state quoted

code may also not be all of the law on Emergency Powers held by the state. You should read the entire code

on Emergency Powers etc for this state by following the link to the state code.

Minimum Age for Possessing and Transporting of Handguns.

Texas 18 Y/O Penal Code 46.06

This is the minimum age for possessing and transporting a handgun unloaded and secured in a vehicle

without any type of permit/license to carry firearms.

Note: In some states Possession and Transportation CAN be very restrictive in that you can ONLY

possess and transport a handgun to and from a Shooting Range, Gun Shop, property you own or other

places you can legally possess a handgun. Some states do not have this restriction.

This is not the last word on possession and transporting of handguns in this, or any other state. Study your

state law further for more information. See “RV/Car Carry” Section Above for more information.

Permit/License Image

Newest version of Texas License to Carry Handgun coming Feb. 24, 2020.

These images have been digitally assembled from 2 or more images. They may not be 100% accurate but gives a good representation of the actual Permit/License.

ABOVE June 2023 PDF417 barcode contains the cardholder information printed on the front of the card, and is readable by a

standard barcode scanner.

Above is the new layout of the Texas License. The only thing that changed was the header and reverse with the word

Concealed Removed and Category was removed from the front and back.

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Updates to this Page

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Archive of Previous Updates 3

7/1/2023 – Notice Added to Dallas Morning News Listing in Places Off Limits. Florida Now A Permitless Carry State. All Links

Checked.

8/1/2023 – North Dakota Added as Permitless Carry States Listing Under Map.

9/2/2023 – 46.03 Updated in Places Off Limits and Preemption Section Updated Per HB 1760 2023. Nebraska Added as a

Permitless Carry State Under Map.

10/15/2023 – All Links Checked.

1/7/2024 – All Links Checked.

7/4/2024 – Louisiana Added as Permitless Carry State in Listing Under Map.

7/30/2024 – Notice on Corp of Engineer Properties on their Lakes Added to State Park Carry.