txinvestigator
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I know i read somewhere (not saying it was correct) about it having to be concealed now I'm on a mission to find it, so I can see wtf I was reading. by the way, the penal code is a pain to read, I did alot of scrolling here as to find out what 46.15(b)
Thank you for the reference.
I was in a hurry when I posted last. You won't "find it". What you are confusing is the 2005 legislative change to 46.15(b) that listed traveling, then went on to state that a person was presumed to be traveling if he met certain requirements such as being in a motor vehicle and having the weapon concealed.
The "motorist protection act" of 2007 eliminated the presumption of 46.15(b) and included that car carry was legal under 46.02 (the unlawful carrying weapons law).
Traveling remains under 46.15(b) and there is no requirement to conceal the weapon if a person is claiming the traveling exception.
If you are in your own vehicle or one that is under your control you don't need to establish that you are traveling to carry a handgun without a CHL. You just need to have the handgun not in plain view, and you cannot be a member of a criminal street gang, engaged in criminal activity (other than class c traffic offenses) or prohibited by law from possessing a firearm.