Texas Gun Laws

(Updated: December 3, 2024)

Overview Of Texas Concealed Carry Laws

Issuing Status:Shall Issue
Inform Law Enforcement:Yes
Honors Other States Permits:Yes
Issues Non Resident Permits:Yes
Prohibited Locations:
  • Any place that is 30.06 posted
  • 30.07 sign means no open carry on premises but conceal carry is allowed
  • Establishments whose primary business is alcohol consumption on-site (>=51% of their gross receipts in alcohol)
  • Correctional facilities
  • Public/ private school
  • High school/ collegiate/ professional sporting events
  • Polling places during election
  • Racetrack
  • Secured airport areas
  • Government court and related buildings
  • Hospitals & nursing homes
  • Amusement parks
  • Public transportation w/o valid I.D.
*No Guns* Signs Force Of Law:Yes (30.06 & 30.07 designated)
Store In Vehicle:Yes (not in plain view)
Allowed In State Parks:Yes
Allowed In National Parks:Yes
Allowed In Game Management Units:
Allowed In Wildlife Management Areas:Yes
Allowed At Road Rest Areas:Yes
Allowed In Restaurants Where Alcohol Served:Yes
States Honoring Texas PermitAlaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Open Carry Allowed:Yes (possible exception is State/Fed Parks. Check w Texas Parks & Wildlife before OC)
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