I like me some big ol' Texas.
Compared to California, Texas law is cheap;
Initial application. $100
Livescan and background check $165
16 hour class $200
Ammo to qualify $30 to $100
That’s for a 2 year permit.
Renewal. $75
4 hour refresher class $75
So, for 5 years it comes out to about $750
“Yeah, they are suck, but most of the other laws are peachy-keen.”
Some are, some aren’t. Their lack of a state income tax is muy bueno, but it’s so good other states are thinking about emulating it (NC and LA).
Their castle doctrine laws are very good. Some crony capitalism laws. But their gun carry laws are terrible.
Those are the laws, but the reality is a bit different.
Open carry is common when going to & from hunting, a local thing. Am told it is legal then. No one ever thinks anything about it.
BUT, I don’t live in the city.
Where I live, there are very few rules.