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Texas Open-Carry Signage: What You Need to Know

30.06 and 30.07 compliance signs

On January 1, 2016, Texas state law went into effect to allow the open carry of handguns by licensed individuals in the same places where concealed carry is allowed (with some exceptions).

With the new law come new signage requirements for private businesses choosing to prohibit the carrying of firearms on their premises:

§30.06 Signage to Ban Concealed Carry

According to §30.06 of the Texas Penal Code, signs prohibiting the carrying of concealed firearms must:

  • Include the following text in English and in Spanish: "Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun."
  • Appear in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height; and
  • Be displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public.

§30.07 Signage to Ban Open Carry

According to §30.07 of the Texas Penal Code, signs prohibiting the open carrying of firearms must:

  • Include the following text in English and in Spanish: “Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.”
  • Appear in contrasting colors with block letters at least one inch in height; and
  • Be displayed in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public at each entrance to the property.

Businesses wishing to ban both open and concealed carry must display both signs in the manner specified by §30.06 and §30.07.

SA-SO is proud to accommodate our customers' needs for the proper concealed- and open-carry signage, with features and options that include:

  • Durable UV inks
  • Super Engineer Grade reflective sheeting, if required
  • Multiple mounting options to meet each customer's specific needs
  • Various substrate materials such as aluminum, vinyl, and plastic

View SA-SO's fully compliant signs for concealed-carry and open-carry regulations.

For more information about open and concealed carry laws, visit the Texas Department of Public Safety's page on New Laws for Handgun Licensing Program. Want to learn more about security signage for your place of business — or design your own? Check out our selection of security and surveillance signs, or give us a call at (972) 641-4911.