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This subject comes up periodically and it is understandable. It's a common occurrence and it does touch on Texas law, common practice in the community and one's personal code of conduct.

As already noted, as long as one has not been given notice by a homeowner that they don't want guns in their homes, then it is legal to carry in their home without any type of notice.

I'm in a different position than many people because almost everyone who would have me in their home know I always carry a handgun. So it's a non-issue. On the very rare occasions when I do have the opportunity or duty to go into the home of someone who does not know me, I never mention the fact that I have a gun. (I would never open-carry in someone's home.) I realize some folks think that it's a matter of common courtesy, but I disagree. I think it's more a matter of one's person code of conduct than "common courtesy." When I am with atheist or Muslim friends, I don't tell them that I have the Bible on my phone, nor would I tell them I was wearing a cross under my shirt if I wore a cross. The carrying of a concealed handgun, a Bible on my phone, or a cross under my shirt does not impact anyone else as would having the flu when accepting an invitation into someone's home.

I don't fault anyone for asking permission or notifying someone ahead of time, that's their choice.

Chas.