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Someone put forth the proposition that carry in Texas State Parks was illegal. So I asked Parks & Wildlife about it. They cogitated for 2 weeks and sent me this email;

Thank you for your interest in the Texas State Parks.

A person can carry a loaded concealed handgun in Texas State Parks with a current and valid CHL license at anytime. Please remember that you must continue to follow all CHL rules while carrying in State Parks.

If you need further information, please contact the Law Enforcement Division.

We hope to see you at a Texas State Park soon!

Ana María Jarman
Park Information
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Customer Service Center
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It's legal in Texas State Parks, but not generally in National Parks. (There are exceptions.)

Here ya go......




Right click...save image as........then print it and keep a copy with you when you visit a Texas State Park. It might help your case if challenged by an un-informed TP&W employee.

Please be aware that this policy may not apply if you are in a Texas State Park that is leased from the Army Corps of Engineers, such as Lake Whitney State Park. I have gotten conflicting answers from TP&W on this issue in the past.

I posted the original question a month or so ago before a trip to Big Bend Ranch State Park. I think we finally got to the same answer you got. I too sent TPWD an e-mail but they didn't bother to reply. Glad you got it straight from the horses mouth.

It is very illegal to carry in National Parks however transporting through the park is no big deal as long as you are unloaded and separated from the gun.