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.
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.
