The Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL) provides a lot of benefits when it comes to carrying a handgun. It also allows you to carry in more places with legal protections.
Texas CHL vs Texas Permit Less Carry
Concealed Handgun License Texas Permit less Carry
| Concealed Carry a Handgun in Public* | X | X |
| Open Carry a Handgun in Public* | X | X |
| Must Meet Eligibility Requirements | X | X |
| Carry in 37 Other Sates | X | None |
| Bypass Background Checks when Purchasing Firearms | X | None |
| Carry in Federal Gun Free School Zones | X | None |
| Carry in Hospitals, Nursing Facilities, or Amusement Parks* | X | None |
| Carry in Public Place With Any Type of “No Firearm” Sign Posted | X | None |
| Legal Protections When Carrying at Certain Prohibited Locations | X | None |
| Carry inside College Campus Buildings and at College Sporting Events* | X | None |
| Airport Protections | X | None |
| Room of an Open Meeting of a Governmental Entity | X | None |
