You Can Now Carry A Handgun In Texas Without A License, Training Or Background Check - NPR

Summary

As of September 1, 2021, Texas officially implemented a new law allowing eligible citizens to carry handguns, both openly and concealed, without needing a state-issued license, training, or a specific background check for the permit itself. This makes Texas the 21st state to adopt constitutional carry, a significant expansion of Second Amendment rights for gun owners in the state.