Texas State LAW
CARRY OF FIREARMS
*HANDGUNS*
Sections 46.02 and 46.04 of the Texas Penal Code describe unlawful carry and possession of a firearm. Generally, to carry a handgun in public in Texas without an LTC, a person must:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Not have a prior felony conviction as described in Texas Penal Code Section 46.04
- Not have a recent conviction for certain types of misdemeanors as described in Texas Penal Code Sections 46.02 and 46.04
- Not be subject to an unexpired protective order as described in Texas Penal Code Section 46.04(c)
- Not be restricted from possessing a firearm under federal law as described in 18 United States Code Section 922(g)
- Not be intoxicated, except in certain situations as described in Texas Penal Code Section 46.02(a-6)
The new Texas law does not give the right to carry a handgun to anyone who was prohibited before the new law took effect. Section 2 of HB 1927 states:
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