New Texas Law Allows People to Carry Guns in Public Without a License

Two 2nd Amendment activists carry guns in custom-made holsters during an open carry rally at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas on Jan. 1, 2016. Erich Schlegel/Getty Images

Texas on Wednesday became the latest state to allow individuals to carry a gun without a permit.

That means that Texans who are aged 21 and older and who are legally able to purchase and own a handgun will no longer need a license to carry one. No training is required, either.