Texas's Open Carry


Rural areas in Texas usually allow open carry of long guns. In more urban area this can be viewed as disorderly conduct.

Statute

PC 46.02

What is Open Carry?

Open carry is the ability to carry a gun in plain view. Some states require a permit to open carry, and some do not, but most have restrictions on where it is legal to open carry.


Other Texas firearm laws

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