Gov. Abbott to sign bill to allow holstered carry without a permit

Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1927 on Wednesday to allow holstered handguns to be carried in Texas without a permit. Starting on Sept. 1st,  anyone 21 years old or older, who can legally possess a firearm in Texas can carry a handgun in public without a permit. The current law allows residents 21 years or older to carry a handgun only if they have completed the required training and criminal …