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Concealed CarryTexas

Firearm Carry Act of 2021 (Permitless Carry)

Summary

Allows individuals 21 and older who can legally possess a firearm to carry a handgun in public (concealed or in a holster) without a state-issued permit.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    You can carry a handgun without a License to Carry (LTC).
  • 02.
    The handgun must be carried in a holster if visible.
  • 03.
    Applies to those 21+ who are not otherwise prohibited by law.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Unlawful carry by a felon: 2nd-degree felony.
  • 02.
    Carry in prohibited locations: Class A Misdemeanor or 3rd-degree felony.

Verified Citations

Texas Penal Code § 46.02

Source
"A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun..."