
Campus carry took effect on January 1, 2016. Texas government code §411.2031 allows LTC holders to carry a concealed handgun on the campus of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education in Texas. The president or other chief executive officer of an institution of higher education in Texas may establish reasonable rules, regulations, or other provisions regarding the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders on campus or on-premises located on the campus of the institution. Private or independent institutions of higher education may prevent a license holder from carrying on the premises but not from storing or transporting a firearm or ammunition in a locked vehicle. This applies to all license holders, including students, faculty, and visitors.

As a result of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) of 2022, it established an enhanced background check process that could take up to 10 business days for buyers under age 21 before a firearm sale can proceed. The new enhanced background check process for persons under the age of 21 will begin on November 14, 2022.