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Fort Worth, TX Firearms: Concealed Carry (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Authority
Texas HB 1927 (2021)
Minimum Age
21 years old
License Optional
LTC under Govt Code 411
Fort Worth Rule
No additional local permit

Summary

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.

Sec. 46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:(1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun;(2) at the time of the offense:(A) is younger than 21 years of age; or(B) has been convicted of an offense under Section 22.01(a)(1), 22.05, 22.07, or 42.01(a)(7) or (8) committed in the five-year period preceding the date the instant offense was committed; and(3) is not:(A) on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control; or(B) inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person's control.

Source: Fort Worth City CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

Since September 2021, Texas House Bill 1927 permits constitutional carry, allowing eligible adults 21 and older to carry handguns concealed or openly without a state-issued license. Federally prohibited persons, those with certain convictions, or those under protective orders cannot carry. The optional License to Carry through Texas DPS under Government Code Chapter 411 still offers reciprocity in other states, exemptions from federal gun-free school zones, and streamlined purchasing. Fort Worth cannot impose additional permit requirements. Private property owners may post Sec. 30.06 (concealed) or 30.07 (open) signs prohibiting carry on premises. Carry remains illegal in courthouses, polling places, schools, secured airport zones, and bars selling 51 percent alcohol.

Violations & Fines

Carrying in prohibited locations or by ineligible persons is a Class A misdemeanor or felony under Texas Penal Code Section 46.035, with fines up to $4,000 and jail up to one year per offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Sources & Official References

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