
State of Texas: Handgun Licenses in Texas

A version of this story ran in the July 2015 issue.
Texas began issuing concealed handgun permits almost 20 years ago, and the number has increased sharply in recent years. As the state prepares to implement an open-carry policy, here’s a look at the history of permit applications and who tends to apply for permits.
Source: Texas Department of Public Safety Regulatory Services Division
Illustration by Joanna Wojtkowiak