Needs to be in a case, or could probably be stored in the trunk, console glove box, etc. Doesn’t have to be locked.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/HB01815F.htm
“”Needs to be in a case, or could probably be stored in the trunk, console glove box, etc. “”
No, it does not. It needs to be concealed, not locked away. For example, Stick it in your jacket pocket, or in a removable holster, inside the pocket on the door,.... endless places to be concealed.
The Motorist Protection Act gives the owner/driver of the vehicle the same privileges as sitting in the recliner at home, just concealed.
more info or research try www.texaschlforum.com There maybe 15 or 20 instructors on there at a time, and lots of very well educated license holders. Plus a few folks that helped write Texas Laws.
fwiw, there is some bad info in this thread.