As of January 1, 2016, concealed handgun license holders in Texas may carry any handgun openly or concealed. Here are

some things you need to know about this new law.

The law states handguns must be carried in a

shoulder or belt holster.

Openly carried handguns may be carried loaded or

unloaded. *Treat every handgun as

if it were loaded.

Openly carrying long arms do not require a license of

any kind in Texas.

TEXAS GUN LAW

Non-Texas residents with reciprocating state handgun licenses may also

openly carry in Texas.

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CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE

Current CHL holders will not be required to take additional training to openly carry.

Open carry is illegal on college and university campuses.Note: As of August 1, 2016, concealed carry with a license will be legal on college and university campuses. To get a license, you must be at least 21 years of age.

Open carry is legal in all places concealed carry is legal; likewise, open carry is illegal in places concealed carry is illegal.

Source: http://www.opencarrytexas.org/

Navy States Shown Below Represent Reciprocating States