Texas
Texas state laws, regulations, court decisions, and active legislation
Capital: AustinPopulation: 29,145,505
Key Texas Laws
Unlawful Carrying Weapons – Permitless Carry (HB 1927)
Texas allows anyone 21 or older to carry a handgun, openly or concealed, without a permit — as long as they are not prohibited from possessing firearms by law (e.g., felons, domestic violence offenders).
§ 46.02firearmscriminal
Texas Heartbeat Act (SB 8)
Texas prohibits abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected (approximately 6 weeks of pregnancy). The law is enforced through private civil lawsuits rather than government action.
§ 171.204healthcarecivil rights
Active Bills
HB 1enacted
Property Tax Relief Act
Provides additional property tax relief by increasing the homestead exemption and reducing school district maintenance and operations tax rates.