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Are Airguns Legal in Texas?
Yes. Airguns are legal here for adults.
No meaningful state or national barrier for adult buyers, though local rules can still apply.
Tier 4 — Permissive
No meaningful state-level barrier for adult buyers. Local rules may still apply.
TX
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Texas is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationNot a firearm
Age ruleNo state rule
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleNo state process
TransportNo state rule
PreemptionState preempts
The rules in detail
Classification
Not a firearm
Not a firearm under state law.
Age rule
No state rule
No specific state-level airgun age rule.
Possession
Free for adults
Lawful for adults.
Transfer / sale
No state process
No state-imposed transfer process.
Transport
No state rule
No state-specific transport rules.
Preemption
State preempts
GOLD STANDARD: TX LGC § 229.001(a) explicitly prohibits municipalities from regulating 'firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories.' Strengthened further by HB 3137 (2023).
Hunting with an airgun
One of the most operationally clear states for airgun hunting (2018 landmark regulations)
Deer
Explicitly allowed
Allowed
Turkey
Unresolved / not addressed
Unresolved in consolidated edition
Small game
Allowed with conditions
Allowed for certain listed species
Predators
Unresolved / not addressed
Unresolved
Other big game
Explicitly allowed
Allowed
This is a plain-language summary compiled from primary statutes and official guidance, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary, so verify the current rules with the relevant authority before buying, selling, or hunting.