This guide provides information on gun laws in Texas.

State and federal laws and rules regulate many aspects of gun ownership, use, sales, and manufacturing. Understanding this area of the law can be challenging because firearm possession and discharge come up in a variety of contexts. For example, the Texas Penal Code stipulates where one may possess a firearm, the Texas Local Government Code authorizes municipalities to establish further restrictions, and federal law may impose additional restrictions. As this guide is intended to be a starting point in research, it is always wise to pose specific legal questions on this topic to an attorney.

Below you will find references to areas of Texas law that govern use of firearms. If you find these statutes difficult to understand, you may want to look at the “Plain English” resources on this page or speak to an attorney.

Below you will find references to areas of Federal law that govern use of firearms. If you find these statutes difficult to understand, you may want to look at the “Plain English” resources on this page or speak to an attorney.

Because Texas and federal law may not be easy to understand, below you'll find a collection of resources that help to explain the law in "plain English."

These print books at the State Law Library contain information on gun laws. If you are not able to visit the State Law Library in Austin, these books might be available at a law library near you.

These agencies may be able to provide more information about gun laws in Texas and the United States.