Texas Gun Laws
Permitless concealed carryEligibility and location restrictions apply.
- Concealed carry
- Eligible people can carry concealed without a permit. Optional permits are available.
- Open carry
- Eligible people may carry a handgun openly in a holster. Open carry is not authorized on college campuses.
- Police stops
- A handgun license holder who is carrying must show both the handgun license and required identification when an officer or magistrate demands identification.
Sources & dates
Checked 2026-09-05.
Traveling to another state?
Check where your permit is recognized and see the carry rules along your route.