It is Texas, maybe rentals just come with one.
It’s on the Texas Car Rental forms as an option. Just check “I agree to accept a pistol.” It’s cheap $25 and includes a CCW permit.
I can lift my own bag into the trunk, thankyouverymuch....
When the driver opened the trunk and I put my bag in, I noticed a bunch of extra magazines under a strap.
I looked at the driver and he patted his jacket. Nuff said.
I did ride easy to the airport.
Getting off the plane in a no-carry state was fairly nerve wracking though.
/johnny