Do you need a license to carry a handgun in Texas?

Answer 1

The law allows Texans to carry guns in their cars, even without a

concealed handgun license. As long you meet the law's other requirements

such as not being a gang member, refraining from criminal acts and

keeping the gun out of sight you can pack heat in your glove box.

Answer 2

You CAN LEGALLY CARRY A LOADED WEAPON IN YOUR CAR IN Texas! Texas law states that your vehicle is considered part of your domain, like your home, and that a loaded weapon in your car must be concealed in an appropriate manner, eg. not in your passenger seat.

Answer 3

"Traveling" defined at last, almost, after more than 125 years

HB 823 -- Amends Penal Code 2.05, 46.15

Analysts at the NRA, along with the Texas State Rifle Association's Legislative Committee describe these two new amendments this way:

"Texas H.B. 823 prevents the police from routinely arresting a law-abiding person who is transporting a concealed pistol in his motor vehicle. This is accomplished by clothing a law-abiding person with the presumption of being a traveler. The traveler presumption may be rebutted by the state by presenting proof beyond a reasonable doubt. In plain terms, a law-abiding person should have no problem transporting his pistol in a motor vehicle provided the pistol is concealed." ADDED: UNLESS YOU ARE A CONVICTED FELON! SEE; http://www.gunlaws.com/tgogup3.htm

Answer 4

Yes. But you can carry a handgun on or about your person in your vehicle without a license IF:

1 it is your vehicle or a vehicle under your control

2 it must be concealed

3 legally able to possess the handgun

4 not committing any crime other than class c traffic

5 not a member of a street gang

Answer 5

it depends, yes you can carry a concealed handgun in your car to most public places, but you cannot travel outer state with it without a concealed license permit. you can carry a gun in your home, in your car, and to any private property you own.

Answer 6

The laws are rather complicated. You may legally carry a handgun if certain conditions apply, however, the safer course of action would be to assume the answer is "No" unless you are certain these conditions apply to you.

For example: it's normally legal to carry a handgun on your own property, or in a motor vehicle en route to property you own or control. However, it's illegal to carry a handgun if you have been drinking.

To someone who is used to laws in other states, certain provisions of the Texas concealed-carry laws seem a little weird... for example, "concealed carry" means precisely that: A concealed carry license does not confer the right to openly carry a handgun.