Concealed Carry: Arlington vs Fort Worth
How do concealed carry rules compare between Arlington, TX and Fort Worth, TX?
Arlington and Fort Worth have similar restriction levels.
Arlington, TX
Tarrant County
Texas authorizes License to Carry (LTC) holders to carry concealed handguns statewide under Government Code Chapter 411. Since 2021, permitless constitutional carry under HB 1927 also allows most adults 21 and older to carry without a license, with municipalities preempted from added restrictions.
View full Arlington rules →Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant County
Texas House Bill 1927 allows most adults 21 and older to carry handguns concealed without a permit. Fort Worth follows state rules; the License to Carry under Texas Government Code Chapter 411 remains available for reciprocity benefits.
View full Fort Worth rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Arlington | Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|
| License Statute | Gov Code 411.171+ | - |
| Permitless Carry | HB 1927, age 21+ | - |
| Off-Limits | Penal Code 46.03/46.035 | - |
| Local Override | Preempted | - |
| Authority | - | Texas HB 1927 (2021) |
| Minimum Age | - | 21 years old |
| License Optional | - | LTC under Govt Code 411 |
| Fort Worth Rule | - | No additional local permit |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Arlington FAQ
Do I still need an LTC after constitutional carry?
Not for in-state carry, but an LTC provides reciprocity in other states, faster background checks for purchases, and access to certain locations otherwise restricted to license holders.
Can a Texas city ban concealed carry in a park?
Generally no. Government Code 411.209 prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from posting signs barring LTC holders except in statutorily off-limits locations.
What is a 30.06 sign?
A statutorily formatted notice under Penal Code 30.06 by which a private property owner prohibits concealed carry by license holders; 30.07 covers open carry similarly.
Fort Worth FAQ
Do I need a permit to carry concealed in Fort Worth?
No. Adults 21 and older not federally prohibited may carry concealed without a permit under Texas constitutional carry. A License to Carry is optional but useful for out-of-state reciprocity.
Where is concealed carry banned in Fort Worth?
Schools, polling places, Tarrant County courthouses, secured DFW Airport areas, bars selling over 51 percent alcohol, and any private property posted with a valid Sec. 30.06 sign prohibit concealed carry.
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