Please note that after September 1st, 2021, a person in Texas can transport a handgun in their vehicle in "plain view" if they are over 21 or have a License to Carry (LTC) and have the firearm in a holster. House Bill 1927 eliminated the requirement to have a License to Carry (LTC) to keep a handgun in plain view within a vehicle. Please see our FAQ for more details:
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Texas law only talks about how you can legally transport handguns. It does not mention rifles or long guns. Even if you do not have a Texas License to Carry, state law lets you carry your handgun in your car.
To legally carry a handgun in your vehicle, you must:
Be able to legally have a firearm
Not be engaged in criminal activity
If you are at least 21 years old or have a License to Carry, your handgun can be in "plain view" if it is in a holster.
Texas law doesn't say whether you have to unload your gun or where it should be stored.
Gun laws are different in every state. When you are driving from state to state, it is a good idea to unload your firearm and lock it up safely.
Federal law says that doing these things is an “affirmative defense” to prosecution. This means that if you are arrested for having a gun in your car, it may keep you from being convicted.
For more details, visit our Gun Laws guide: guides.sll.tex...