Be glad you are living in Texas, not in Canada or UK. That being said, as a Canadian, I had lived and hated the Gun Registration which so much restrictive and difficult to follow that many Canadians will give up on owning restricted firearms (pistol for sole purpose of competition).
One has to dwell on the positive side of controlling measure to deny firearms to felons. I found it so ridiculously so easy for gangster to carry and get access to firearms. Most firearms acquired by felons is via either stolen firearms, face to face with no record, or a straw purchase.
Now, if an LEO wanted to run the serial number of my sidearm, I will comply since I have nothing to worry about. I acquired my firearms via FFL and have peace of mind that I did not buy a pistol that was part of murder or violent act.
We have a proverb that states, 3 you can't rent out or loan : wife, your car, and your sidearm.
