Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in Texas?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits Texas honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: honored · NJ permit: honored · No permit needed for visitors 21+.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Honored
Texas has recognized New York licenses since a Jan 13, 2006 unilateral proclamation (DPS table), and SB 706 (eff. Sept 1, 2025) now recognizes every other state's valid license by statute. official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Honored
Texas honors a carry permit or license issued by any other state, resident or non-resident. official source
With No Permit (Visitors)
Yes, 21+
HB 1927 (2021, Penal Code 46.02): a person 21+ not prohibited by state or federal law may carry a handgun (concealed or holstered) without a license; no residency requirement. Not in prohibited places (PC 46.03) or where posted with a 30.06/30.07 sign or 51% sign. official source
Resident Permits Texas Honors (48)
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Pending (not counted): Washington, DC
Texas honors a carry permit or license issued by any other state, resident or non-resident. official source
Vermont issues no carry permits at all.
A resident permit means a permit issued by the state you live in.
Non-Resident Permits in Texas
Yes, some. Texas honors non-resident permits from: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, Washington, DC, West Virginia.
Tap a permit to see why and the official source. Shown for a visitor who lives in New York; for another home state, use the coverage checker.
New York (NYPD) non-resident license (held by someone who lives outside New York)Honored
Texas honors New York licenses and does not require the holder to live in New York. official source
Florida non-resident permitHonored
SB 706 (eff. Sept 1, 2025) amended Gov't Code 411.173(b): a valid license issued by any other state is recognized, with no residency condition; DPS also lists Florida as recognized. official source
Utah non-resident permitHonored
SB 706 (eff. Sept 1, 2025) amended Gov't Code 411.173(b): a valid license issued by any other state is recognized, with no residency condition; DPS also lists Utah as recognized. official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitHonored
SB 706 (eff. Sept 1, 2025) amended Gov't Code 411.173(b): a valid license issued by any other state is recognized, with no residency condition; DPS also lists Pennsylvania as recognized. official source
Arizona non-resident permitHonored
SB 706 (eff. Sept 1, 2025) amended Gov't Code 411.173(b): a valid license issued by any other state is recognized, with no residency condition; DPS also lists Arizona as recognized. official source
Texas non-resident permitIssued here
Texas issued it; valid in Texas. official source
Virginia non-resident permitHonored
SB 706 (eff. Sept 1, 2025) amended Gov't Code 411.173(b): a valid license issued by any other state is recognized, with no residency condition; DPS also lists Virginia as recognized. official source
Maryland non-resident permitHonored
SB 706 (eff. Sept 1, 2025) amended Gov't Code 411.173(b): a valid license issued by any other state is recognized, with no residency condition; DPS also lists Maryland as recognized. official source
Connecticut non-resident permitHonored
SB 706 (eff. Sept 1, 2025) amended Gov't Code 411.173(b): a valid license issued by any other state is recognized, with no residency condition; DPS also lists Connecticut as recognized. official source
Washington DC non-resident permitHonoredunverified
Gov't Code 411.173(b) as amended by SB 706 (eff. Sept 1, 2025): 'A valid license to carry a handgun issued by any other state is recognized in this state'; the Code Construction Act (311.005(7)) defines 'state' to include a district, so DC should count. DPS's table (dated 2020) still says 'No Agreement' for DC. official source
New Jersey non-resident permitHonored
SB 706 (eff. Sept 1, 2025) amended Gov't Code 411.173(b): a valid license issued by any other state is recognized, with no residency condition; DPS also lists New Jersey as recognized. official source
Also honored here: non-resident permits from Arkansas, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington State, West Virginia.
Know Before You Go
Licensed carriers must show license with ID when asked by police; 30.06/30.07 and 51% (alcohol) signs bar carry; no magazine limit.
Can a visitor get a Texas permit? Yes. Texas issues non-resident permits.
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Questions People Ask
Can I carry in Texas with a New York license?
Yes. Texas has recognized New York licenses since a Jan 13, 2006 unilateral proclamation (DPS table), and SB 706 (eff. Sept 1, 2025) now recognizes every other state's valid license by statute.
Can I carry in Texas with a New Jersey permit?
Yes. Texas honors a carry permit or license issued by any other state, resident or non-resident.
Does Texas honor non-resident permits?
Yes, some. Texas honors non-resident permits from: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, Washington, DC, West Virginia.
Can visitors carry in Texas without a permit?
Yes for visitors 21 and older. HB 1927 (2021, Penal Code 46.02): a person 21+ not prohibited by state or federal law may carry a handgun (concealed or holstered) without a license; no residency requirement. Not in prohibited places (PC 46.03) or where posted with a 30.06/30.07 sign or 51% sign.
Can a non-resident get a Texas carry permit?
Yes. Texas issues non-resident permits.
Official Sources
Every answer on this page comes from the 2A613 reciprocity map, built from these official state pages and checked again every night.
Checked against official sources November 6, 2026. Laws change: always verify before you travel. A state where you can carry still has its own rules: places where carry is banned (schools, government buildings, airports, bars and more), magazine and ammunition limits, and duty-to-inform rules. Federal property is off limits. Inside New York City you need an NYPD license (a NY license from another county is not enough), and Washington DC honors no other state's permits. This is general information, not legal advice.
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Last updated: 11/07/2026 · כ״ז חשון תשפ״ז