Beginning this week, carrying a handgun in public will no longer require a license as Texas joins 19 other states in what supporters refer to as “Constitutional Carry.”
Earlier this year House Bill 1927 was approved by lawmakers allowing anyone 21 years old or older to legally possess and carry a firearm in public without a permit. The current state law allows residents 21 or older to carry a handgun but only after completing the required training and criminal background check to receive a License to Carry — (LTC).
Well, that’s about to change come Wednesday. The new law won’t get rid of LTC, but instead, make it optional.
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