Texas Now an 'Open Carry' State for Handguns

Just this afternoon,Texas became the 45th state to allow open carry of handguns thanks to a new law that took effect.
For the first time since 1871, properly licensed Texans are permitted to display their handguns in public in holsters on their hips or shoulders.
Private property owners can still ban guns with a specifically worded sign, or by asking the person to leave.
People also can't openly carry at schools, hospitals, nursing homes, sporting events or airport security checkpoints.
At the state capital in Austin at about 2pm, advocates held a celebration party.