The Texas license to carry (LTC) 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 LTC Carry vs Texas Permit Less Carry
Texas License to Carry Texas Permitless 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 |