This guide provides information on Texas and federal gun laws including: background checks, open carry, concealed carry, handgun licenses, restrictions for felons, and local regulation of firearms and shooting ranges.
Disclaimer: The State Law Library cannot tell you what a law means for your situation. Please contact an attorney for help determining what the law means for you. If you have questions or need help finding resources, please ask a librarian.
Disclaimer: The State Law Library cannot tell you what a law means for your situation.
As of September 2021, Texans no longer need to have a license in order to carry a handgun in Texas. This FAQ explains the change in the law and what it means.
This FAQ describes how firearms in Texas generally do not need to be registered. It also explains the exception of certain specific types of firearms covered by the National Firearms Act.
