Quote Originally Posted by Gunny View Post
We're working on that here in TX. Just about have a right to open carry law through our Congress.
The Senate passed it (HB-1927) with some changes so now it has to go back to the House for final approval. Abbott says he will sign the bill.

It will make Texas the 5th state this year to become permitless concealed carry and will include open carry if the gun is in a shoulder or belt holster. Earlier this year, Montana's and Utah's law went into effect, Tennessee and Iowa will go into effect on July 1st and Texas TBD.

When Iowa, Tennessee and Texas's constitutional carry laws become effective, that will make 21 constitutional carry / unrestricted carry states (in green). When one sees the progression from "shall issue" to now states going permitless, it is impressive: