Where Can You Take Your Gun?

This chart looks simple.

Texas law is not.

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Civilian Carry of Firearms in TexasNonlicensed CivilianLicensed Civilian
LocationLong gunHandgunLong gunHandgun
Routine carry in public places not licensed to sell alcohol, and which are not posted with a 30.06 and/or 30.07 sign(s).LegalMisd.LegalLegal
A persons’ own premises or premises under their control, including in their motor vehicle or boat.LegalLegalLegalLegal
Employees at their workplace but not while parking.PolicyPolicyPolicyPolicy
The premises of businesses licensed to sell alcohol.FelonyFelonyLegalLegal
A business receiving 51% of its income from serving alcohol.FelonyFelonyFelonyFelony
School premises, without permission.FelonyFelonyFelonyFelony
Professional sporting event.LegalMisd.LegalMisd.
Premises of a parimutuel race track: horse or dog racing.FelonyFelonyFelonyFelony
Voting place, including during early voting. Don’t carry past the “No Campaigning” signs.FelonyFelonyFelonyFelony
The premises of a courtroom, without permission.FelonyFelonyFelonyFelony
Secure area of an airport, inside the metal detectors.FelonyFelonyFelonyFelony
Correctional facility.FelonyFelonyFelonyFelony
On another person’s property, after effective 30.06/30.07 notification.LegalMisd.LegalMisd.
On another person’s property where there is a PC 30.05 ‘no trespass with firearms’ notification.Misd.Misd.Misd.Legal
In a hospital or nursing home, amusement park, established place of religious worship, or meeting of a governmental entity where 30.06 and/or 30.07 is not posted.LegalMisd.LegalLegal
On Federal Property and national parks.This chart reflects Texas law; the Federal government sets its own rules on Federal property. Obey all signs and call for information before visiting.

Persons who are not included in this chart:

  • Under Texas law, law enforcement officers and LTC-licensed judges can carry firearms almost anywhere, whether they are on or off duty.
  • On duty security officers must operate by security officer, not LTC, rules. An on-duty officer must be properly certified to carry a handgun or club. Except as provided by their written policies, they may not carry a handgun where a civilian is prohibited from carrying a long gun.
  • Under Texas law parole and probation officers, in the actual discharge of official duties and as provided by their written policies, may carry a weapon almost anywhere in the state.
  • A guard at a penal institution, in the actual discharge of official duties, may carry a handgun or club. Except as provided by their written policies, they may not carry a handgun where a civilian is prohibited from carrying a long gun.
  • Military personnel in the actual discharge of official duties may carry a handgun or club. Except as provided by their written policies, they may not carry a handgun where a civilian is prohibited from carrying a long gun.