Texas gun news - yes, you can travel with your gun, no your CHL records will not be public

Texas House Bill 1815 was approved by the Senate and goes to the Governor's desk (he is expected to sign). HB1815, by McCallen Sen. Juan Hinojosa (D) and Lubbock Rep. Carl Isett (R) clarifies once and for all that it is legal to carry a handgun with you in your vehicle for personal protection without a concealed handgun license (provided you are otherwise legally eligible to possess the firearm).

Today, Gov. Perry also signed into law House Bill 991 which keeps the names and other personal information of Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holders confidential. Only law enforcement agencies will have access to the information.

In other gun news, a couple of young Idaho brothers exercise their little-known right to openly carry loaded firearms in public. Apparently, this is not legal in Texas, so don't strap on the six-shooter and go strolling down Congress just yet.