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Texas Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Permitted: No permit needed; a person not engaged in criminal activity and not prohibited may carry a handgun in their own motor vehicle (concealed, or if 21+ openly in a holster).

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

No permit needed; a person not engaged in criminal activity and not prohibited may carry a handgun in their own motor vehicle (concealed, or if 21+ openly in a holster).

Official source: guides.sll.texas.gov →

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