Texas Gun Laws
- Background check required? – No
- Permit required to purchase? – No
- Permit required to concealed carry? – No[1]
- Firearm Laws – Penal Code Title 10, Chapter 46
- Concealed Carry Laws – Government Code Chapter 411, Subchapter H
Texas Concealed Carry
Texas residents who are 21 or older can carry a concealed or holstered firearm in permitted locations without a license.
Residents can still apply for a License to Carry a Handgun (LTC) from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) using the online service. The following documentation and identification should be gathered before proceeding:
- Valid driver’s license or identification card
- Current address and contact information
- Residential and employment information for the last 5 years
- Mental and criminal history
- Valid credit card