<Tr> <Td> Assault weapon law? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Magazine capacity restriction? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Carry license required? </Td> <Td> No </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> GC Ch . 411.172 </Td> <Td> Licensed carry of a handgun requires a "shall - issue" license, and is subject to specific laws governing trespass while armed . People who are barred from licensing include those under age 21, felons, fugitives, people who are "chemically dependent" or "incapable of exercising sound judgment", and those in arrears for taxes or child support . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Open carry? </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> Yes </Td> <Td> PC 46.02 </Td> <Td> Long gun and black powder weapon (including handgun) open carry is not forbidden by law, unless in a manner "calculated to cause alarm ." Effective January 1, 2016, individuals with a handgun carry license are permitted to carry openly, per House Bill 910 of the 2015 legislative session . Non-residents from states whose permits are recognized by Texas are also allowed to open carry under the new law . </Td> </Tr>

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