By: Alexandra VonHindenfalken Dec 10, 2021. I still get quite a few questions about the law that took effect in September of this year, which removed the requirement for Texans to obtain a License to Carry in order to carry a handgun. Here are some important facts for you to know, and my own opinion at the end of this article.. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that took effect this September (2021) that will allow handguns to be carried in Texas without a permit. Texas LTC and