Open Carry in Texas
According to the AustinTexas.gov Website: "Beginning September 1, 2021, HB1927 made it legal in Texas for most people 21 or over to carry a handgun in a holster without a permit both openly and/or concealed . This law modified the previous open carry law from 2016 by eliminating the requirement to have a license to carry." The following is allowed by law for handgun owners: Allowed: Public areas of city facilities, like libraries and recreation centers Texas State Capitol Outside in public (walking down the street) Concealed gun anywhere on the body. Concealing a gun is still allowed. Handgun in shoulder holster Handgun in belt holster Places of business with no visible signage prohibiting handgun Guns Not Allowed: Secured areas of the Airport Courthouse Polling places on any voting days Schools Places of business with visible signage prohibiting handguns Business permitted by TABC that derives 51% or more of its income from the sale of alcohol High school, college, in...