In Texas, HB 1815 was passed and went into effect on 9/1/07. It clarifies a previous law, where you can carry a concealed weapon in your car without a liscense. It has to be concealed. You have to legally own the gun and the car, cannot be engaging in a criminal act, and cannot be a member of a street gang.

When the law was passed, news agencies reported that, if pulled over by an officer, disclosure of the weapon should be made immediately. However, the law does not mention this. I polled my cousin who is a state trooper and she disagreed and said she would prefer that it remained concealed. This is just the opinion of one law enforcement officer, which I am sure there are many.