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TX
permissive

Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
No
Mag Capacity Limit
No
Permit to Purchase
No
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Permitless (21+)
Open Carry
Yes (handgun in holster)
Red Flag Law
No
Background Check (Private)
No
NFA Weapons
Unrestricted
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Permitless carry since September 2021. Handguns must be in holster for open carry. No open carry on college campuses but concealed carry allowed in campus buildings.

  • •Permitless (21+) — Adults 21 and older can carry concealed without a permit since September 2021.
  • •Yes (handgun in holster) Open Carry — Open carry of handguns is legal but the handgun must be in a holster. Open carry is not permitted on college campuses, though concealed carry is allowed in campus buildings.
  • •Unrestricted (NFA) — All NFA items (SBRs, SBS, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices) are legal with the federal tax stamp.
  • •State Preemption: Yes — Strong preemption prevents local governments from enacting their own firearm regulations.
  • •Duty to Inform (permit holders only) — Only License to Carry (LTC) permit holders must inform law enforcement during contact. Permitless carriers have no duty to disclose.
  • •No Background Check (Private) — Private sales between individuals do not require a background check.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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