This page provides an overview of Texas gun laws relating to carrying a gun in a vehicle. The page is provided by the Giffords Law Center, a nonprofit devoted to preventing gun violence.
Refer to this list for information about LTC reciprocity between states. Provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, this list indicates whether or not Texas has an agreement with the state and provides a copy of the agreement.
This blog post from U.S. Law Shield, a private legal defense company, explains the difference between "transporting" and "carrying" firearms under state and federal gun laws.
This title provides essential information for anyone looking to carry a firearm across state lines. A brief, one page summary of relevant gun laws is provided for each of the 50 states as well as Canada and Mexico. Many common traveling issues for gun owners are discussed such as firearms and national parks, motorcycle issues, universally restricted areas, the Castle doctrine, and traveling by air, cruise ship, train, and Greyhound bus. A national reciprocity list is also provided to identify each states recognize permits from other states. New to this edition is information on vehicle gun possession at colleges and right of self-defense or "stand your ground" laws.
Note The library cannot help you determine whether you are legally allowed to carry or possess a firearm.