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Legal Information: Texas

State Gun Laws

Updated: 
July 28, 2023

I do not have a protective order against the abuser, and s/he has not been convicted of a crime. What can I do?

If none of these situations apply, you can still make a plan for your safety.  See our Safety Planning page for more information.  You can also contact your local family violence organization for additional help.  You may want to talk to them about whether leaving the area - either long term or for a little while - might help improve your safety.  See our TX Advocates and Shelters page to find a local family violence organization near you.

For additional information on gun laws in Texas, you can go to the Giffords Law Center website.