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Texas Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Permitted: In Texas, someone who is not engaged in criminal activity and not prohibited may carry a handgun in their own motor vehicle without a permit — concealed, or openly in a holster if they are 21 or older.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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In Texas, someone who is not engaged in criminal activity and not prohibited may carry a handgun in their own motor vehicle without a permit — concealed, or openly in a holster if they are 21 or older.

Official source: guides.sll.texas.gov →

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