The answer to the question of whether you can carry a handgun into a movie theater in Texas is – it depends.
In Texas, it is legal to open carry a handgun as long as you have the proper license and permit. Open carry allows you to carry your gun in plain sight, either in a holster or on your person. However, it is important to note that there are places where open carry is prohibited, such as bars and government buildings.
The state also has laws that restrict where you can bring a handgun into a movie theater. Specifically, under Tex. Penal Code 46.035 (h-1), no person may possess a firearm or other weapon in any portion of a building that is used for an activity sponsored by an educational institution or any other portion of the building where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by state or federal law.
Furthermore, movie theaters may choose to prohibit any type of firearms on their premises. This means that even if open carry was allowed at the theater, the theater itself could still choose to ban guns from being brought inside.
Conclusion:
Ultimately, while open carrying of handguns may be legal in Texas, whether or not you can bring one into a movie theater depends on both state and local laws as well as individual theaters’ policies. It is always best to check with your local movie theater before attempting to bring any type of firearm onto its premises.