Can I carry a gun in my car in Texas? [Prior to September 1st, 2021] 

Please note that this video was recorded prior to the passage of House Bill 1927, which went into effect on 9/1/21. After September 1st, 2021, a person in Texas can transport a handgun in their vehicle or a vehicle "under the person's control" if they are otherwise allowed to possess a firearm.
If the handgun is in "plain view," a person must be over 21 or have a License to Carry (LTC) and have the firearm in a holster. House Bill 1927 eliminated the requirement to have a License to Carry (LTC) to keep a handgun in plain view within a vehicle. Please see our FAQ for more details:
faq.sll.texas.gov/questions/4...
Transcript:
Texas law only talks about how you can legally transport handguns. It does not mention rifles or long guns. Even if you do not have a Texas License to Carry, state law lets you carry your handgun in your car.
To legally carry a handgun in your vehicle, you must:
Be able to legally have a firearm
Not be engaged in criminal activity
Not be a member of a criminal gang
You must keep your handgun out of "plain view" in your vehicle if you do not have a License to Carry. If you do have a License to Carry, it can be in plain view if it is in a shoulder or belt holster.
Texas law doesn't say whether you have to unload your gun or where it should be stored.
Gun laws are different in every state. When you are driving from state to state, it is a good idea to unload your firearm and lock it up safely.
Federal law says that doing these things is an “affirmative defense” to prosecution. This means that if you are arrested for having a gun in your car, it may keep you from being convicted.
For more details, visit our Gun Laws guide: guides.sll.texas.gov/gun-laws