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Texas firearms statistics

How many guns Texas makes and who makes them, the jobs and pay behind them, licenses, background checks, exports, hunting licenses and conservation money. Every figure comes from a federal source and keeps that source’s own period.

Newest data: FBI checks through August 2026 · ATF licenses, August 2026 · ATF production, 2024 · BLS jobs, 2025. How Texas compares · U.S. statistics · Texas directory

  1. 665,832firearms made in Texas in 2024, 5th of 50 states and 7.0% of U.S. productionATF · 2024
  2. 8,343federal firearms license records, the most of any stateATF · Aug 2026
  3. 1,117,858paid hunting-license holders, the most of any stateUSFWS · license year 2024
  4. 1,739,790FBI background checks in 2025, 24.5% of them for permits. A check is not a saleFBI · 2025, 12 months
  5. 1,120private jobs making small arms in 2025, paying $67,049 on averageBLS · 2025
  6. $38,857,809Wildlife Restoration apportionment for fiscal 2026, the largest of any stateUSFWS · FY 2026
  7. $35.2 millionof firearms and ammunition exported from Texas in 2025, across 6 product groupsCensus · 2025, 12 months

How many guns are made in Texas?

Plants in Texas reported making 665,832 firearms in 2024, up 1.6% from 2023. That is 7.0% of U.S. production, 5th among the states. The high was 814,821 in 2021. [1] See gun manufacturers in Texas for the makers listed in our directory.

Firearms manufactured in Texas, 2004–2024 firearms

  • Hatched: withheld

2024: 665,832 · 2023: 655,046 · 1.6% more

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report (AFMER), plants in Texas, by calendar year. ATF withheld the state’s figures for 2022 and 1992–2003.

  • 665,832firearms reported by plants in Texas for 2024, 7.0% of U.S. production; 655,046 for 2023ATF AFMER · calendar year 2024 · TexasCite

What Texas makes

Shotguns were 38.1% of Texas production in 2024.

  1. Shotguns253,472 38.1%
  2. Rifles187,386 28.1%
  3. Pistols160,726 24.1%
  4. Revolvers401 0.1%

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report, 2024. Each type adds up what Texas plants reported.

Largest filings in Texas, 2024

Each row is one plant’s ATF filing. Names appear as filed and are not yet matched to manufacturer pages. Texas had 529 filings in 2024.

Largest filings, 2024
#FilingPlant cityFirearms, 2024Share of Texas
1Maverick Arms, Inc.Eagle Pass · 55.6%Eagle Pass370,11355.6%
2Radical Firearms LLCStafford · 16.1%Stafford107,29516.1%
3Shadow Systems LLCPlano · 7.4%Plano49,5217.4%
4Staccato 2011, LLCFlorence · 7.1%Florence47,5297.1%
5Bond Arms, Inc.Granbury · 5.1%Granbury33,9765.1%
6Strategic Armory Corps LLCBryan · 1.9%Bryan12,5151.9%
7Loyal 9 Manufacturing LLCSan Antonio · 1.4%San Antonio9,5631.4%
8Watchtower Firearms LLCSpring · 1.0%Spring6,5821.0%
9Rost Martin LLCDallas · 0.9%Dallas6,0110.9%
10Ratliff Traditions LLCBryan · 0.4%Bryan2,9270.4%

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report, 2024 filings. A filing covers one plant, so it is not a company total.

Production by city

San Antonio has the most filings (19), and Eagle Pass reported the most firearms.

  1. Eagle Pass370,113 1 filing
  2. Stafford107,333 4 filings
  3. Plano49,571 3 filings
  4. Florence47,837 3 filings
  5. Granbury34,034 7 filings
  6. Bryan15,443 3 filings
  7. San Antonio9,808 19 filings
  8. Spring6,754 8 filings

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report, 2024. A filing’s city is where the plant is, not always where the company is based.

Show all 21 years
Firearms made in Texas, in all and by type
YearFirearms madeShotgunsRiflesPistolsRevolvers
2024Firearms made665,832Shotguns253,472Sum of 529 filingsRifles187,386Sum of 529 filingsPistols160,726Sum of 529 filingsRevolvers401Sum of 529 filings
2023Firearms made655,046Shotguns254,307Sum of 509 filingsRifles178,772Sum of 509 filingsPistols140,067Sum of 509 filingsRevolvers724Sum of 509 filings
2022Firearms madeWithheldShotgunsNot reportedRiflesNot reportedPistolsNot reportedRevolversNot reported
2021Firearms made814,821Shotguns293,386Sum of 401 filingsRifles189,396Sum of 401 filingsPistols219,652Sum of 401 filingsRevolvers243Sum of 401 filings
2020Firearms made592,588Shotguns246,152Sum of 345 filingsRifles142,523Sum of 345 filingsPistols123,639Sum of 345 filingsRevolvers113Sum of 345 filings
2019Firearms made422,124Shotguns191,505Sum of 268 filingsRifles102,826Sum of 268 filingsPistols58,916Sum of 268 filingsRevolvers147Sum of 268 filings
2018Firearms made490,462Shotguns249,362Sum of 266 filingsRifles101,241Sum of 266 filingsPistols33,138Sum of 266 filingsRevolvers120Sum of 266 filings
2017Firearms made626,744Shotguns302,871Sum of 225 filingsRifles175,406Sum of 225 filingsPistols24,956Sum of 225 filingsRevolvers32Sum of 225 filings
2016Firearms made586,365Shotguns367,550Sum of 209 filingsRifles180,795Sum of 209 filingsPistols31,071Sum of 209 filingsRevolvers2Sum of 209 filings
2015Firearms made545,492Shotguns347,661Sum of 205 filingsRifles136,399Sum of 205 filingsPistols26,002Sum of 205 filingsRevolvers3Sum of 205 filings
2014Firearms made492,323Shotguns371,379Sum of 186 filingsRifles69,618Sum of 186 filingsPistols26,824Sum of 186 filingsRevolvers1Sum of 186 filings
2013Firearms made697,341Shotguns524,132Sum of 192 filingsRifles62,417Sum of 192 filingsPistols21,952Sum of 192 filingsRevolvers30Sum of 192 filings
Earlier years, 2004–2012
Firearms made in Texas, in all and by type, 2004–2012
YearFirearms madeShotgunsRiflesPistolsRevolvers
2012Firearms made680,284Shotguns534,766Sum of 142 filingsRifles55,464Sum of 142 filingsPistols20,439Sum of 142 filingsRevolvers11Sum of 142 filings
2011Firearms made562,408Shotguns423,610Sum of 135 filingsRifles57,211Sum of 135 filingsPistols19,434Sum of 135 filingsRevolvers5Sum of 135 filings
2010Firearms made493,525Shotguns393,298Sum of 93 filingsRifles63,108Sum of 93 filingsPistols17,402Sum of 93 filingsRevolvers2Sum of 93 filings
2009Firearms made522,929Shotguns374,726Sum of 75 filingsRifles62,453Sum of 75 filingsPistols21,435Sum of 75 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 75 filings
2008Firearms made452,279Shotguns339,924Sum of 65 filingsRifles51,496Sum of 65 filingsPistols15,338Sum of 65 filingsRevolvers3Sum of 65 filings
2007Firearms made92,262Shotguns66,975Sum of 57 filingsRifles2,874Sum of 57 filingsPistols14,697Sum of 57 filingsRevolvers5Sum of 57 filings
2006Firearms made106,229Shotguns82,746Sum of 37 filingsRifles5,013Sum of 37 filingsPistols13,065Sum of 37 filingsRevolvers1Sum of 37 filings
2005Firearms made89,055Shotguns66,264Sum of 28 filingsRifles5,386Sum of 28 filingsPistols12,615Sum of 28 filingsRevolvers2Sum of 28 filings
2004Firearms made42,328Shotguns28,335Sum of 19 filingsRifles254Sum of 19 filingsPistols8,037Sum of 19 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 19 filings
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How many people make firearms in Texas?

Private small arms, ordnance and accessories makers (industry code NAICS 332994) in Texas had 1,120 jobs at 95 establishments in 2025. Average pay was $67,049 a year. The most since 2022 was 1,150 in 2024. [5]

Private employment in small arms, ordnance and accessories manufacturing, Texas, 1990–2025 jobs, annual average

2025: 1,120 · 2024: 1,150 · 2.6% fewer

Source: BLS county and state jobs counts (QCEW), Texas, private employers. From 2022, BLS counts other ordnance makers in this industry too, so years on either side of the line are not compared. Years BLS withheld are gaps.

  • 1,120private jobs making small arms, ordnance and accessories in Texas at 95 establishments, paying $67,049 on averageBLS QCEW · 2025 annual average · TexasCite
  • 0.50job concentration (location quotient): small arms manufacturing is about half as large a share of Texas jobs as of U.S. jobsBLS QCEW · 2025 · NAICS 332994Cite
  • $273,720,000shipped by 52 small arms plants with 982 employees and a $47,234,000 payrollEconomic Census · 2022 · NAICS 332994Cite
  • $51,493,000shipped by 14 ammunition plants with 260 employees; payroll withheld by CensusEconomic Census · 2022 · NAICS 332992Cite

Counties with the most small arms plants, 2025

  1. Williamson County7 establishments
  2. Travis County6 establishments
  3. Collin County6 establishments
  4. Tarrant County6 establishments
  5. Dallas County5 establishments
  6. Harris County4 establishments
  7. Hays County2 establishments
  8. Hood County2 establishments

Source: BLS QCEW, private small arms establishments (NAICS 332994) by county, 2025. BLS publishes every county’s establishment count but withholds most county job counts.

Show all 36 years · jobs, pay and plants
Jobs and pay, 2025, private employers
MeasureSmall arms, ordnance and accessories (332994)Ammunition (332992)
JobsSmall arms (332994)1,120Ammunition (332992)Not published
Average annual paySmall arms (332994)$67,049Ammunition (332992)Not published
Total wagesSmall arms (332994)$75,060,892Ammunition (332992)Not published
EstablishmentsSmall arms (332994)95Ammunition (332992)19

Source: BLS QCEW, 2025. “Not published” means BLS withheld the figure or has none for Texas.

Establishments, shipments and payroll, 2022 Economic Census
MeasureSmall arms, ordnance and accessories (332994)Ammunition (332992)
EstablishmentsSmall arms (332994)52Ammunition (332992)14
EmployeesSmall arms (332994)982Ammunition (332992)260
Value of shipmentsSmall arms (332994)$273,720,000Ammunition (332992)$51,493,000
Value addedSmall arms (332994)$165,425,000Ammunition (332992)$27,123,000
Annual payrollSmall arms (332994)$47,234,000Ammunition (332992)Withheld

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Economic Census.

Private firearm industry jobs by year, Texas
YearSmall arms jobsAmmunition jobs
2025Small arms jobs1,120Ammunition jobsNot published
2024Small arms jobs1,150Ammunition jobs221
2023Small arms jobs1,042Ammunition jobs255
2022Small arms jobs1,049Ammunition jobs252
2021Small arms jobs925Ammunition jobs174
2020Small arms jobs682Ammunition jobs148
2019Small arms jobs637Ammunition jobsNot published
2018Small arms jobs726Ammunition jobsNot published
2017Small arms jobs749Ammunition jobsNot published
2016Small arms jobs922Ammunition jobsNot published
2015Small arms jobs791Ammunition jobsNot published
2014Small arms jobs812Ammunition jobs25
Earlier years, 1990–2013
Private firearm industry jobs by year, Texas, 1990–2013
YearSmall arms jobsAmmunition jobs
2013Small arms jobs812Ammunition jobsNot published
2012Small arms jobs637Ammunition jobsNot published
2011Small arms jobs530Ammunition jobsNot published
2010Small arms jobs413Ammunition jobsNot published
2009Small arms jobs423Ammunition jobsNot published
2008Small arms jobs427Ammunition jobsNot published
2007Small arms jobs412Ammunition jobsNot published
2006Small arms jobs380Ammunition jobsNot published
2005Small arms jobs379Ammunition jobsNot published
2004Small arms jobs355Ammunition jobsNot published
2003Small arms jobs338Ammunition jobsNot published
2002Small arms jobs363Ammunition jobs46
2001Small arms jobs399Ammunition jobs80
2000Small arms jobs427Ammunition jobs80
1999Small arms jobs449Ammunition jobs71
1998Small arms jobs424Ammunition jobs74
1997Small arms jobs451Ammunition jobs66
1996Small arms jobs471Ammunition jobs89
1995Small arms jobs456Ammunition jobs95
1994Small arms jobs423Ammunition jobs87
1993Small arms jobs349Ammunition jobs85
1992Small arms jobs314Ammunition jobs79
1991Small arms jobs258Ammunition jobs67
1990Small arms jobs219Ammunition jobs73
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How many federal firearms licenses are there in Texas?

ATF’s August 2026 list holds 8,343 license records in Texas, the most of any state, 59 more than a year earlier. Of those, 4,202 are dealers and 2,712 are manufacturers. A record is one license, not one store, and one business can hold several. [2] License records are not storefronts: to find a store, see gun shops in Texas.

Dealer and manufacturer license records in Texas, January 2021 to August 2026 records

  • Dealers (type 01)
  • Manufacturers (type 07)

Source: ATF Federal Firearms Listings, monthly lists. Months ATF did not publish are gaps, not zeros. ATF’s October and November 2025 lists came out during the federal shutdown (October 1 to November 12, 2025), when ATF paused license renewals. Both are about 10% short in every state and license type, and the count recovers in December: licenses waiting on renewal were left off, not closed.

  • 8,343federal firearms license records on the August 2026 list, all 8 listed types together; 8,284 a year earlierATF Federal Firearms Listings · August 2026 · TexasCite

License types, August 2026

  1. Dealers (type 01)4,202 50.4%
  2. Manufacturers (type 07)2,712 32.5%
  3. Pawnbrokers (type 02)980 11.7%
  4. Importers (type 08)198 2.4%
  5. Ammunition manufacturers (type 06)169 2.0%
  6. Destructive-device manufacturers (type 10)50 0.6%
  7. Destructive-device importers (type 11)23 0.3%
  8. Destructive-device dealers (type 09)9 0.1%

Source: ATF Federal Firearms Listings, August 2026. ATF’s public list leaves out collector (type 03) licenses, so they are not counted here. That does not mean there are none.

Show all 68 months by type
License records in Texas by type, by month
MonthAll listed typesDealer (01)Manufacturer (07)Pawnbroker (02)Importer (08)Ammunition manufacturer (06)Destructive-device manufacturer (10)Destructive-device importer (11)Destructive-device dealer (09)
August 2026All types8,343Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)4,202Manufacturer (07)2,712Pawnbroker (02)980Importer (08)198Ammunition manufacturer (06)169Destructive-device manufacturer (10)50Destructive-device importer (11)23Destructive-device dealer (09)9
July 2026All types8,374Dealer (01)4,229Manufacturer (07)2,711Pawnbroker (02)979Importer (08)201Ammunition manufacturer (06)172Destructive-device manufacturer (10)51Destructive-device importer (11)22Destructive-device dealer (09)9
June 2026All types8,377Dealer (01)4,249Manufacturer (07)2,693Pawnbroker (02)979Importer (08)201Ammunition manufacturer (06)171Destructive-device manufacturer (10)52Destructive-device importer (11)22Destructive-device dealer (09)10
May 2026All types8,328Dealer (01)4,226Manufacturer (07)2,674Pawnbroker (02)976Importer (08)197Ammunition manufacturer (06)171Destructive-device manufacturer (10)52Destructive-device importer (11)22Destructive-device dealer (09)10
April 2026All types8,303Dealer (01)4,231Manufacturer (07)2,649Pawnbroker (02)974Importer (08)193Ammunition manufacturer (06)174Destructive-device manufacturer (10)51Destructive-device importer (11)21Destructive-device dealer (09)10
March 2026All types8,322Dealer (01)4,241Manufacturer (07)2,646Pawnbroker (02)983Importer (08)194Ammunition manufacturer (06)175Destructive-device manufacturer (10)51Destructive-device importer (11)22Destructive-device dealer (09)10
February 2026All types8,293Dealer (01)4,226Manufacturer (07)2,634Pawnbroker (02)985Importer (08)193Ammunition manufacturer (06)174Destructive-device manufacturer (10)50Destructive-device importer (11)21Destructive-device dealer (09)10
January 2026All types8,274Dealer (01)4,223Manufacturer (07)2,613Pawnbroker (02)989Importer (08)194Ammunition manufacturer (06)174Destructive-device manufacturer (10)50Destructive-device importer (11)21Destructive-device dealer (09)10
December 2025All types8,272Dealer (01)4,237Manufacturer (07)2,602Pawnbroker (02)982Importer (08)195Ammunition manufacturer (06)174Destructive-device manufacturer (10)51Destructive-device importer (11)21Destructive-device dealer (09)10
November 2025All types7,569Sum of 8 reported license types. Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listDealer (01)3,947Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listManufacturer (07)2,391Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listPawnbroker (02)809Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listImporter (08)182Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listAmmunition manufacturer (06)164Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listDestructive-device manufacturer (10)47Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listDestructive-device importer (11)19Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listDestructive-device dealer (09)10Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this list
October 2025All types7,278Dealer (01)3,835Manufacturer (07)2,304Pawnbroker (02)729Importer (08)177Ammunition manufacturer (06)162Destructive-device manufacturer (10)45Destructive-device importer (11)16Destructive-device dealer (09)10
September 2025All types8,253Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)4,264Manufacturer (07)2,565Pawnbroker (02)973Importer (08)191Ammunition manufacturer (06)178Destructive-device manufacturer (10)52Destructive-device importer (11)20Destructive-device dealer (09)10
August 2025All types8,284Dealer (01)4,289Manufacturer (07)2,565Pawnbroker (02)977Importer (08)193Ammunition manufacturer (06)179Destructive-device manufacturer (10)51Destructive-device importer (11)20Destructive-device dealer (09)10
July 2025All types8,273Dealer (01)4,300Manufacturer (07)2,553Pawnbroker (02)974Importer (08)191Ammunition manufacturer (06)176Destructive-device manufacturer (10)49Destructive-device importer (11)20Destructive-device dealer (09)10
June 2025All types8,261Dealer (01)4,302Manufacturer (07)2,538Pawnbroker (02)974Importer (08)189Ammunition manufacturer (06)179Destructive-device manufacturer (10)49Destructive-device importer (11)20Destructive-device dealer (09)10
May 2025All types8,258Dealer (01)4,315Manufacturer (07)2,524Pawnbroker (02)973Importer (08)191Ammunition manufacturer (06)178Destructive-device manufacturer (10)48Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)10
April 2025All types8,257Dealer (01)4,318Manufacturer (07)2,519Pawnbroker (02)973Importer (08)194Ammunition manufacturer (06)176Destructive-device manufacturer (10)48Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)10
March 2025All types8,238Dealer (01)4,312Manufacturer (07)2,509Pawnbroker (02)973Importer (08)192Ammunition manufacturer (06)176Destructive-device manufacturer (10)47Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)10
February 2025All types8,244Dealer (01)4,321Manufacturer (07)2,505Pawnbroker (02)975Importer (08)191Ammunition manufacturer (06)177Destructive-device manufacturer (10)47Destructive-device importer (11)18Destructive-device dealer (09)10
January 2025All types8,259Dealer (01)4,344Manufacturer (07)2,499Pawnbroker (02)974Importer (08)191Ammunition manufacturer (06)178Destructive-device manufacturer (10)46Destructive-device importer (11)18Destructive-device dealer (09)9
December 2024All types8,247Dealer (01)4,344Manufacturer (07)2,489Pawnbroker (02)972Importer (08)191Ammunition manufacturer (06)178Destructive-device manufacturer (10)45Destructive-device importer (11)18Destructive-device dealer (09)10
November 2024All types8,296Dealer (01)4,379Manufacturer (07)2,491Pawnbroker (02)974Importer (08)195Ammunition manufacturer (06)181Destructive-device manufacturer (10)45Destructive-device importer (11)21Destructive-device dealer (09)10
October 2024All types8,324Dealer (01)4,401Manufacturer (07)2,489Pawnbroker (02)978Importer (08)196Ammunition manufacturer (06)186Destructive-device manufacturer (10)44Destructive-device importer (11)20Destructive-device dealer (09)10
September 2024All types8,313Dealer (01)4,401Manufacturer (07)2,475Pawnbroker (02)980Importer (08)198Ammunition manufacturer (06)185Destructive-device manufacturer (10)44Destructive-device importer (11)20Destructive-device dealer (09)10
Earlier months, January 2021 – August 2024
License records in Texas by type, by month, January 2021 – August 2024
MonthAll listed typesDealer (01)Manufacturer (07)Pawnbroker (02)Importer (08)Ammunition manufacturer (06)Destructive-device manufacturer (10)Destructive-device importer (11)Destructive-device dealer (09)
August 2024All types8,408Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)4,454Manufacturer (07)2,498Pawnbroker (02)984Importer (08)206Ammunition manufacturer (06)193Destructive-device manufacturer (10)43Destructive-device importer (11)20Destructive-device dealer (09)10
July 2024All types8,450Dealer (01)4,485Manufacturer (07)2,495Pawnbroker (02)988Importer (08)211Ammunition manufacturer (06)199Destructive-device manufacturer (10)42Destructive-device importer (11)20Destructive-device dealer (09)10
June 2024All types8,432Dealer (01)4,494Manufacturer (07)2,472Pawnbroker (02)986Importer (08)210Ammunition manufacturer (06)198Destructive-device manufacturer (10)42Destructive-device importer (11)20Destructive-device dealer (09)10
May 2024All types8,448Dealer (01)4,500Manufacturer (07)2,473Pawnbroker (02)984Importer (08)213Ammunition manufacturer (06)202Destructive-device manufacturer (10)45Destructive-device importer (11)21Destructive-device dealer (09)10
April 2024All types8,530Dealer (01)4,549Manufacturer (07)2,484Pawnbroker (02)986Importer (08)223Ammunition manufacturer (06)213Destructive-device manufacturer (10)44Destructive-device importer (11)21Destructive-device dealer (09)10
March 2024All types8,528Dealer (01)4,559Manufacturer (07)2,472Pawnbroker (02)987Importer (08)221Ammunition manufacturer (06)215Destructive-device manufacturer (10)43Destructive-device importer (11)21Destructive-device dealer (09)10
February 2024All types8,558Dealer (01)4,580Manufacturer (07)2,477Pawnbroker (02)988Importer (08)222Ammunition manufacturer (06)218Destructive-device manufacturer (10)42Destructive-device importer (11)21Destructive-device dealer (09)10
January 2024All types8,573Dealer (01)4,597Manufacturer (07)2,477Pawnbroker (02)989Importer (08)218Ammunition manufacturer (06)218Destructive-device manufacturer (10)43Destructive-device importer (11)21Destructive-device dealer (09)10
December 2023All types8,627Dealer (01)4,634Manufacturer (07)2,486Pawnbroker (02)987Importer (08)222Ammunition manufacturer (06)224Destructive-device manufacturer (10)43Destructive-device importer (11)21Destructive-device dealer (09)10
November 2023All types8,673Dealer (01)4,666Manufacturer (07)2,496Pawnbroker (02)989Importer (08)222Ammunition manufacturer (06)227Destructive-device manufacturer (10)43Destructive-device importer (11)20Destructive-device dealer (09)10
October 2023All types8,664Dealer (01)4,681Manufacturer (07)2,480Pawnbroker (02)984Importer (08)220Ammunition manufacturer (06)226Destructive-device manufacturer (10)44Destructive-device importer (11)20Destructive-device dealer (09)9
September 2023All types8,682Dealer (01)4,708Manufacturer (07)2,462Pawnbroker (02)991Importer (08)221Ammunition manufacturer (06)227Destructive-device manufacturer (10)45Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)9
August 2023All types8,713Dealer (01)4,740Manufacturer (07)2,460Pawnbroker (02)988Importer (08)224Ammunition manufacturer (06)228Destructive-device manufacturer (10)45Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)9
July 2023All types8,710Dealer (01)4,750Manufacturer (07)2,448Pawnbroker (02)987Importer (08)223Ammunition manufacturer (06)230Destructive-device manufacturer (10)44Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)9
June 2023All types8,751Dealer (01)4,793Manufacturer (07)2,441Pawnbroker (02)988Importer (08)223Ammunition manufacturer (06)234Destructive-device manufacturer (10)44Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)9
May 2023All types8,733Dealer (01)4,809Manufacturer (07)2,403Pawnbroker (02)989Importer (08)224Ammunition manufacturer (06)235Destructive-device manufacturer (10)44Destructive-device importer (11)20Destructive-device dealer (09)9
April 2023All types8,705Dealer (01)4,817Manufacturer (07)2,373Pawnbroker (02)988Importer (08)222Ammunition manufacturer (06)233Destructive-device manufacturer (10)44Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)9
March 2023All types8,704Dealer (01)4,824Manufacturer (07)2,365Pawnbroker (02)989Importer (08)221Ammunition manufacturer (06)232Destructive-device manufacturer (10)45Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)9
February 2023All types8,696Dealer (01)4,831Manufacturer (07)2,351Pawnbroker (02)990Importer (08)221Ammunition manufacturer (06)230Destructive-device manufacturer (10)45Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)9
January 2023All types8,683Dealer (01)4,841Manufacturer (07)2,327Pawnbroker (02)999Importer (08)215Ammunition manufacturer (06)228Destructive-device manufacturer (10)45Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)9
December 2022All types8,717Dealer (01)4,891Manufacturer (07)2,321Pawnbroker (02)989Importer (08)214Ammunition manufacturer (06)231Destructive-device manufacturer (10)43Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)9
November 2022All types8,723Dealer (01)4,900Manufacturer (07)2,303Pawnbroker (02)1,003Importer (08)213Ammunition manufacturer (06)233Destructive-device manufacturer (10)43Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)9
October 2022All types8,712Dealer (01)4,909Manufacturer (07)2,286Pawnbroker (02)1,003Importer (08)211Ammunition manufacturer (06)232Destructive-device manufacturer (10)43Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)9
September 2022All types8,732Dealer (01)4,947Manufacturer (07)2,265Pawnbroker (02)1,004Importer (08)209Ammunition manufacturer (06)235Destructive-device manufacturer (10)44Destructive-device importer (11)19Destructive-device dealer (09)9
August 2022All types8,715Dealer (01)4,957Manufacturer (07)2,230Pawnbroker (02)1,022Importer (08)207Ammunition manufacturer (06)233Destructive-device manufacturer (10)41Destructive-device importer (11)18Destructive-device dealer (09)7
July 2022All types8,731Dealer (01)4,973Manufacturer (07)2,223Pawnbroker (02)1,029Importer (08)206Ammunition manufacturer (06)233Destructive-device manufacturer (10)41Destructive-device importer (11)18Destructive-device dealer (09)8
June 2022All types8,727Dealer (01)4,988Manufacturer (07)2,213Pawnbroker (02)1,029Importer (08)201Ammunition manufacturer (06)231Destructive-device manufacturer (10)40Destructive-device importer (11)17Destructive-device dealer (09)8
May 2022All types8,683Dealer (01)4,983Manufacturer (07)2,174Pawnbroker (02)1,033Importer (08)198Ammunition manufacturer (06)229Destructive-device manufacturer (10)41Destructive-device importer (11)17Destructive-device dealer (09)8
April 2022All typesNot availableDealer (01)Not availableManufacturer (07)Not availablePawnbroker (02)Not availableImporter (08)Not availableAmmunition manufacturer (06)Not availableDestructive-device manufacturer (10)Not availableDestructive-device importer (11)Not availableDestructive-device dealer (09)Not available
March 2022All types8,674Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)4,990Manufacturer (07)2,149Pawnbroker (02)1,046Importer (08)196Ammunition manufacturer (06)226Destructive-device manufacturer (10)42Destructive-device importer (11)17Destructive-device dealer (09)8
February 2022All types8,659Dealer (01)4,988Manufacturer (07)2,140Pawnbroker (02)1,045Importer (08)194Ammunition manufacturer (06)227Destructive-device manufacturer (10)40Destructive-device importer (11)17Destructive-device dealer (09)8
January 2022All types8,637Dealer (01)4,983Manufacturer (07)2,124Pawnbroker (02)1,045Importer (08)195Ammunition manufacturer (06)224Destructive-device manufacturer (10)40Destructive-device importer (11)17Destructive-device dealer (09)9
December 2021All types8,606Dealer (01)4,965Manufacturer (07)2,108Pawnbroker (02)1,047Importer (08)196Ammunition manufacturer (06)224Destructive-device manufacturer (10)40Destructive-device importer (11)17Destructive-device dealer (09)9
November 2021All types8,598Dealer (01)4,964Manufacturer (07)2,103Pawnbroker (02)1,048Importer (08)193Ammunition manufacturer (06)224Destructive-device manufacturer (10)40Destructive-device importer (11)17Destructive-device dealer (09)9
October 2021All types8,573Dealer (01)4,968Manufacturer (07)2,072Pawnbroker (02)1,056Importer (08)189Ammunition manufacturer (06)222Destructive-device manufacturer (10)40Destructive-device importer (11)17Destructive-device dealer (09)9
September 2021All types8,539Dealer (01)4,961Manufacturer (07)2,050Pawnbroker (02)1,055Importer (08)189Ammunition manufacturer (06)220Destructive-device manufacturer (10)39Destructive-device importer (11)15Destructive-device dealer (09)10
August 2021All types8,449Dealer (01)4,933Manufacturer (07)2,000Pawnbroker (02)1,056Importer (08)181Ammunition manufacturer (06)217Destructive-device manufacturer (10)38Destructive-device importer (11)15Destructive-device dealer (09)9
July 2021All types8,457Dealer (01)4,957Manufacturer (07)1,983Pawnbroker (02)1,060Importer (08)174Ammunition manufacturer (06)220Destructive-device manufacturer (10)39Destructive-device importer (11)15Destructive-device dealer (09)9
June 2021All typesNot availableDealer (01)Not availableManufacturer (07)Not availablePawnbroker (02)Not availableImporter (08)Not availableAmmunition manufacturer (06)Not availableDestructive-device manufacturer (10)Not availableDestructive-device importer (11)Not availableDestructive-device dealer (09)Not available
May 2021All types8,382Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)4,935Manufacturer (07)1,930Pawnbroker (02)1,085Importer (08)160Ammunition manufacturer (06)211Destructive-device manufacturer (10)39Destructive-device importer (11)14Destructive-device dealer (09)8
April 2021All types8,301Dealer (01)4,914Manufacturer (07)1,899Pawnbroker (02)1,076Importer (08)150Ammunition manufacturer (06)201Destructive-device manufacturer (10)39Destructive-device importer (11)14Destructive-device dealer (09)8
March 2021All types8,257Dealer (01)4,908Manufacturer (07)1,880Pawnbroker (02)1,064Importer (08)146Ammunition manufacturer (06)198Destructive-device manufacturer (10)39Destructive-device importer (11)14Destructive-device dealer (09)8
February 2021All types8,168Dealer (01)4,888Manufacturer (07)1,836Pawnbroker (02)1,065Importer (08)137Ammunition manufacturer (06)181Destructive-device manufacturer (10)39Destructive-device importer (11)14Destructive-device dealer (09)8
January 2021All types8,127Dealer (01)4,900Manufacturer (07)1,797Pawnbroker (02)1,062Importer (08)131Ammunition manufacturer (06)176Destructive-device manufacturer (10)39Destructive-device importer (11)14Destructive-device dealer (09)8
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How many background checks does Texas run?

The FBI’s background check system (NICS) logged 1,739,790 checks in Texas in 2025, up 2.2% from 2024. Permit checks were 24.5% of them, and a permit check is not a purchase. From January through August 2026 the count was 1,107,148, against 1,119,395 a year earlier. [4]

FBI NICS background checks in Texas per year, 1999–2025 checks

2025: 1,739,790 · 2024: 1,702,652 · 2.2% more

Source: FBI NICS firearm checks, Texas monthly counts added up by calendar year. A year is shown only when all twelve months are reported.

  • 1,739,790firearm background checks in Texas in 2025, 426,772 of them permit checksFBI NICS · 2025 · sum of 12 monthly totalsCite

What the checks were for, 2025

  1. Handgun713,705 41.0%
  2. Permit426,772 24.5%
  3. Long gun397,751 22.9%
  4. Redemption handgun83,854 4.8%
  5. Other firearm44,159 2.5%
  6. Multiple firearms37,430 2.2%
  7. All other types36,119 2.1%

Source: FBI NICS firearm checks, Texas counts by type, 2025. The types add up to the year’s 1,739,790 checks.

Show every year and month
FBI NICS background checks in Texas by year
YearChecks
2025Checks1,739,790
2024Checks1,702,652
2023Checks1,633,434
2022Checks1,732,651
2021Checks1,980,753
2020Checks2,325,281
2019Checks1,487,212
2018Checks1,571,632
2017Checks1,549,434
2016Checks1,721,726
2015Checks1,574,266
2014Checks1,465,992
Earlier years, 1999–2013
FBI NICS background checks in Texas by year, 1999–2013
YearChecks
2013Checks1,633,278
2012Checks1,436,132
2011Checks1,155,387
2010Checks968,071
2009Checks1,014,015
2008Checks944,568
2007Checks783,596
2006Checks770,236
2005Checks738,793
2004Checks672,995
2003Checks688,275
2002Checks664,745
2001Checks672,746
2000Checks662,970
1999Checks710,025
FBI NICS background checks in Texas by month
MonthChecks
August 2026Checks137,709
July 2026Checks121,659
June 2026Checks126,538
May 2026Checks133,556
April 2026Checks138,075
March 2026Checks160,827
February 2026Checks149,338
January 2026Checks139,446
December 2025Checks176,819
November 2025Checks153,216
October 2025Checks147,277
September 2025Checks143,083
August 2025Checks141,104
July 2025Checks131,529
June 2025Checks127,807
May 2025Checks134,735
April 2025Checks130,986
March 2025Checks162,022
February 2025Checks150,461
January 2025Checks140,751
December 2024Checks177,921
November 2024Checks165,602
October 2024Checks142,102
September 2024Checks132,858
Earlier months, November 1998 – August 2024
FBI NICS background checks in Texas by month, November 1998 – August 2024
MonthChecks
August 2024Checks143,984
July 2024Checks119,746
June 2024Checks128,605
May 2024Checks122,363
April 2024Checks133,950
March 2024Checks158,096
February 2024Checks148,972
January 2024Checks128,453
December 2023Checks180,418
November 2023Checks159,578
October 2023Checks139,625
September 2023Checks123,482
August 2023Checks122,787
July 2023Checks109,274
June 2023Checks121,507
May 2023Checks125,580
April 2023Checks127,394
March 2023Checks151,915
February 2023Checks140,653
January 2023Checks131,221
December 2022Checks181,957
November 2022Checks148,620
October 2022Checks134,003
September 2022Checks137,483
August 2022Checks138,829
July 2022Checks135,854
June 2022Checks150,464
May 2022Checks128,523
April 2022Checks138,869
March 2022Checks170,171
February 2022Checks140,141
January 2022Checks127,737
December 2021Checks186,352
November 2021Checks150,809
October 2021Checks146,593
September 2021Checks154,778
August 2021Checks144,254
July 2021Checks135,551
June 2021Checks147,120
May 2021Checks158,526
April 2021Checks187,843
March 2021Checks222,409
February 2021Checks134,310
January 2021Checks212,208
December 2020Checks205,616
November 2020Checks197,225
October 2020Checks192,162
September 2020Checks178,136
August 2020Checks188,091
July 2020Checks213,969
June 2020Checks227,232
May 2020Checks179,192
April 2020Checks197,343
March 2020Checks274,211
February 2020Checks142,928
January 2020Checks129,176
December 2019Checks166,241
November 2019Checks140,598
October 2019Checks121,299
September 2019Checks121,718
August 2019Checks133,647
July 2019Checks91,183
June 2019Checks101,762
May 2019Checks107,763
April 2019Checks106,112
March 2019Checks141,056
February 2019Checks135,931
January 2019Checks119,902
December 2018Checks165,244
November 2018Checks141,813
October 2018Checks112,356
September 2018Checks121,366
August 2018Checks134,727
July 2018Checks122,071
June 2018Checks108,008
May 2018Checks111,159
April 2018Checks114,704
March 2018Checks161,200
February 2018Checks155,942
January 2018Checks123,042
December 2017Checks181,236
November 2017Checks163,358
October 2017Checks129,869
September 2017Checks128,260
August 2017Checks110,946
July 2017Checks98,338
June 2017Checks118,091
May 2017Checks109,732
April 2017Checks109,961
March 2017Checks144,270
February 2017Checks137,470
January 2017Checks117,903
December 2016Checks181,572
November 2016Checks157,519
October 2016Checks144,467
September 2016Checks126,694
August 2016Checks124,608
July 2016Checks127,207
June 2016Checks120,263
May 2016Checks104,134
April 2016Checks126,292
March 2016Checks152,465
February 2016Checks192,417
January 2016Checks164,088
December 2015Checks241,791
November 2015Checks146,982
October 2015Checks126,327
September 2015Checks122,503
August 2015Checks122,233
July 2015Checks106,013
June 2015Checks106,461
May 2015Checks111,012
April 2015Checks106,032
March 2015Checks129,368
February 2015Checks140,229
January 2015Checks115,315
December 2014Checks180,658
November 2014Checks138,837
October 2014Checks122,547
September 2014Checks114,900
August 2014Checks115,497
July 2014Checks94,876
June 2014Checks91,133
May 2014Checks97,814
April 2014Checks101,103
March 2014Checks130,310
February 2014Checks147,793
January 2014Checks130,524
December 2013Checks166,074
November 2013Checks133,911
October 2013Checks124,834
September 2013Checks111,067
August 2013Checks115,380
July 2013Checks100,819
June 2013Checks97,420
May 2013Checks111,668
April 2013Checks131,815
March 2013Checks163,594
February 2013Checks189,806
January 2013Checks186,890
December 2012Checks239,956
November 2012Checks149,821
October 2012Checks112,530
September 2012Checks108,117
August 2012Checks117,318
July 2012Checks93,179
June 2012Checks89,057
May 2012Checks88,027
April 2012Checks88,867
March 2012Checks122,295
February 2012Checks130,571
January 2012Checks96,394
December 2011Checks154,482
November 2011Checks112,058
October 2011Checks96,869
September 2011Checks95,830
August 2011Checks88,889
July 2011Checks77,160
June 2011Checks79,768
May 2011Checks81,733
April 2011Checks87,448
March 2011Checks97,274
February 2011Checks98,234
January 2011Checks85,642
December 2010Checks126,861
November 2010Checks95,755
October 2010Checks91,997
September 2010Checks78,300
August 2010Checks81,327
July 2010Checks67,262
June 2010Checks60,337
May 2010Checks61,789
April 2010Checks65,012
March 2010Checks77,795
February 2010Checks87,849
January 2010Checks73,787
December 2009Checks114,889
November 2009Checks95,339
October 2009Checks78,429
September 2009Checks74,929
August 2009Checks80,589
July 2009Checks66,285
June 2009Checks69,421
May 2009Checks71,891
April 2009Checks76,844
March 2009Checks102,372
February 2009Checks96,192
January 2009Checks86,835
December 2008Checks135,919
November 2008Checks132,359
October 2008Checks92,043
September 2008Checks71,992
August 2008Checks73,208
July 2008Checks56,777
June 2008Checks59,239
May 2008Checks61,039
April 2008Checks59,527
March 2008Checks63,667
February 2008Checks72,001
January 2008Checks66,797
December 2007Checks102,476
November 2007Checks72,670
October 2007Checks66,672
September 2007Checks66,240
August 2007Checks71,566
July 2007Checks54,030
June 2007Checks51,525
May 2007Checks54,111
April 2007Checks55,648
March 2007Checks62,956
February 2007Checks66,035
January 2007Checks59,667
December 2006Checks105,226
November 2006Checks73,251
October 2006Checks67,245
September 2006Checks71,198
August 2006Checks65,069
July 2006Checks52,276
June 2006Checks51,519
May 2006Checks49,790
April 2006Checks49,767
March 2006Checks56,992
February 2006Checks63,683
January 2006Checks64,220
December 2005Checks105,829
November 2005Checks74,176
October 2005Checks70,654
September 2005Checks68,955
August 2005Checks62,684
July 2005Checks48,647
June 2005Checks46,327
May 2005Checks46,125
April 2005Checks47,732
March 2005Checks54,254
February 2005Checks57,945
January 2005Checks55,465
December 2004Checks89,714
November 2004Checks63,937
October 2004Checks61,431
September 2004Checks64,339
August 2004Checks57,014
July 2004Checks44,473
June 2004Checks41,498
May 2004Checks41,897
April 2004Checks46,175
March 2004Checks50,057
February 2004Checks55,899
January 2004Checks56,561
December 2003Checks86,604
November 2003Checks60,660
October 2003Checks65,970
September 2003Checks63,737
August 2003Checks64,983
July 2003Checks45,602
June 2003Checks42,514
May 2003Checks43,876
April 2003Checks44,287
March 2003Checks56,761
February 2003Checks59,258
January 2003Checks54,023
December 2002Checks84,467
November 2002Checks69,561
October 2002Checks66,213
September 2002Checks63,116
August 2002Checks62,213
July 2002Checks42,810
June 2002Checks40,367
May 2002Checks42,561
April 2002Checks42,304
March 2002Checks49,178
February 2002Checks51,634
January 2002Checks50,321
December 2001Checks86,321
November 2001Checks68,854
October 2001Checks72,476
September 2001Checks69,653
August 2001Checks61,054
July 2001Checks40,143
June 2001Checks39,412
May 2001Checks40,931
April 2001Checks38,409
March 2001Checks52,984
February 2001Checks51,017
January 2001Checks51,492
December 2000Checks83,133
November 2000Checks66,996
October 2000Checks62,872
September 2000Checks65,110
August 2000Checks59,994
July 2000Checks45,518
June 2000Checks42,043
May 2000Checks41,947
April 2000Checks42,204
March 2000Checks51,666
February 2000Checks52,861
January 2000Checks48,626
December 1999Checks102,015
November 1999Checks70,540
October 1999Checks68,080
September 1999Checks65,731
August 1999Checks57,184
July 1999Checks50,160
June 1999Checks46,105
May 1999Checks44,247
April 1999Checks45,727
March 1999Checks54,096
February 1999Checks55,148
January 1999Checks50,992
December 1998Checks79,605
November 1998Checks2,794Partial month: NICS began on November 30, 1998
Cite a figure from this section (14)

What does Texas export?

Firearm and ammunition exports that started their trip in Texas came to $35.2 million in 2025, across 6 product groups. Cartridges and parts were 71.9% of that. [7]

Firearm and ammunition exports from Texas, 2010–2025 current dollars

2025: $35,174,042 · 2024: $40,335,350 · 12.8% less

Source: Census international trade, exports by the state where they start their trip to the border, which is not always where they were made. USA Arms adds up the product groups Census reported each year, and the groups can differ from year to year.

By product, 2025

  1. Cartridges and parts$25,287,231
  2. Military weapons$3,189,564
  3. Rifles$3,063,645
  4. Shotguns and combination guns$2,088,512
  5. Pistols and revolvers$1,460,695
  6. Other explosive-charge firearms$84,395

Source: Census international trade, exports starting from Texas, 2025. USA Arms adds up each product’s twelve months; a product Census did not report every month is left out. Monthly values by product and country through December 2025 are in Census trade data.

Where the exports went, 2025

  1. Mexico$20,617,076
  2. United Arab Emirates$4,290,915
  3. Canada$2,876,266
  4. Italy$1,675,862
  5. Poland$1,232,754
  6. Japan$802,658
  7. Switzerland$359,265
  8. Australia$313,956

Source: Census international trade, exports starting from Texas, 2025. USA Arms adds up every month and product group Census reported for each destination; 45 destinations in all, the largest 8 shown. A destination is where the goods were bound, not always where they were used.

Show all 16 years
Firearm and ammunition exports from Texas, product groups added up by USA Arms
YearExports
2025Exports$35,174,0426 product families
2024Exports$40,335,3505 product families
2023Exports$37,266,256
2022Exports$24,764,0586 product families
2021Exports$12,025,214
2020Exports$17,308,692
2019Exports$16,351,758
2018Exports$10,158,3844 product families
2017Exports$9,038,747
2016Exports$14,316,5225 product families
2015Exports$19,273,8897 product families
2014Exports$20,411,4454 product families
Earlier years, 2010–2013
Firearm and ammunition exports from Texas, product groups added up by USA Arms, 2010–2013
YearExports
2013Exports$18,040,5277 product families
2012Exports$26,301,3445 product families
2011Exports$36,579,6066 product families
2010Exports$28,155,9245 product families
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How many hunting licenses does Texas certify?

Texas certified 1,117,858 paid hunting-license holders for license year 2024, the most of any state and 2.7 times the 408,682 of 1956. Hunters bought 1,695,905 resident and 85,771 nonresident licenses, for $49,743,147 in all. A holder is one certification, not one person: someone licensed in two states counts in each. [3]

Paid hunting-license holders in Texas, 1956–2024 license holders

2024: 1,117,858 · 2023: 1,110,678 · 0.6% more

Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) hunting license counts, Texas, by license year.

  • 1,117,858paid hunting-license holders Texas certified for license year 2024; the high was 1,202,781 in 1986USFWS certifications · 2024 · TexasCite
Show all 69 years
Hunting licenses certified by Texas
YearPaid license holdersResident licensesNonresident licensesGross cost
2024Paid license holders1,117,858Resident licenses1,695,905Nonresident licenses85,771Gross cost$49,743,147
2023Paid license holders1,110,678Resident licenses1,673,653Nonresident licenses82,922Gross cost$48,985,104
2022Paid license holders1,132,186Resident licenses1,663,261Nonresident licenses83,243Gross cost$49,326,005
2021Paid license holders1,170,316Resident licenses1,726,223Nonresident licenses76,599Gross cost$49,035,615
2020Paid license holders1,111,024Resident licenses1,643,068Nonresident licenses73,608Gross cost$46,204,268
2019Paid license holders1,094,753Resident licenses1,617,322Nonresident licenses86,692Gross cost$46,478,896
2018Paid license holders1,120,620Resident licenses1,651,798Nonresident licenses88,304Gross cost$46,886,984
2017Paid license holders1,162,430Resident licenses1,589,078Nonresident licenses85,597Gross cost$46,922,156
2016Paid license holders1,157,779Resident licenses1,575,985Nonresident licenses79,358Gross cost$46,217,763
2015Paid license holders1,148,765Resident licenses1,566,049Nonresident licenses75,555Gross cost$44,117,970
2014Paid license holders1,132,099Resident licenses1,537,950Nonresident licenses73,392Gross cost$43,089,088
2013Paid license holders1,060,455Resident licenses1,467,901Nonresident licenses69,530Gross costWithheld
Earlier years, 1956–2012
Hunting licenses certified by Texas, 1956–2012
YearPaid license holdersResident licensesNonresident licensesGross cost
2012Paid license holders1,020,105Resident licenses1,383,735Nonresident licenses66,477Gross costWithheld
2011Paid license holders1,036,946Resident licenses1,401,543Nonresident licenses72,453Gross costWithheld
2010Paid license holders1,020,227Resident licenses1,373,023Nonresident licenses69,334Gross costWithheld
2009Paid license holders1,024,520Resident licenses1,401,741Nonresident licenses72,228Gross costWithheld
2008Paid license holders1,020,779Resident licenses1,516,381Nonresident licenses79,703Gross costWithheld
2007Paid license holders1,012,446Resident licenses1,461,787Nonresident licenses77,324Gross costWithheld
2006Paid license holders1,005,226Resident licenses1,435,884Nonresident licenses76,699Gross costWithheld
2005Paid license holders1,039,709Resident licenses1,370,035Nonresident licenses74,329Gross costWithheld
2004Paid license holders1,073,847Resident licenses1,225,635Nonresident licenses69,025Gross costWithheld
2003Paid license holders1,039,327Resident licenses1,225,481Nonresident licenses65,235Gross costWithheld
2002Paid license holders1,027,908Resident licenses1,205,905Nonresident licenses60,198Gross costWithheld
2001Paid license holders1,039,327Resident licenses1,225,481Nonresident licenses65,235Gross costWithheld
2000Paid license holders1,027,908Resident licenses1,205,905Nonresident licenses60,198Gross cost$26,439,898
1999Paid license holders1,020,674Resident licenses1,206,072Nonresident licenses60,995Gross cost$26,271,973
1998Paid license holders983,485Resident licenses1,178,177Nonresident licenses59,957Gross cost$25,060,544
1997Paid license holders978,837Resident licenses1,183,461Nonresident licenses55,072Gross cost$24,234,375
1996Paid license holders975,943Resident licenses1,193,636Nonresident licenses54,136Gross cost$23,798,654
1995Paid license holders942,359Resident licenses1,199,169Nonresident licenses47,251Gross cost$23,570,980
1994Paid license holders1,040,938Resident licenses1,446,364Nonresident licenses47,209Gross cost$19,491,193
1993Paid license holders1,064,803Resident licenses1,477,523Nonresident licenses49,079Gross cost$19,459,199
1992Paid license holders1,072,347Resident licenses1,447,987Nonresident licenses50,527Gross cost$19,238,563
1991Paid license holders1,081,582Resident licenses1,453,541Nonresident licenses45,165Gross cost$18,735,777
1990Paid license holders1,045,858Resident licenses1,409,008Nonresident licenses37,811Gross cost$17,891,430
1989Paid license holders1,105,389Resident licenses1,325,786Nonresident licenses34,036Gross cost$13,681,905
1988Paid license holders1,138,011Resident licenses1,370,455Nonresident licenses33,389Gross cost$13,962,529
1987Paid license holders1,189,077Resident licenses1,441,947Nonresident licenses31,505Gross cost$14,280,642
1986Paid license holders1,202,781Resident licenses1,438,116Nonresident licenses26,934Gross cost$13,797,239
1985Paid license holders1,190,075Resident licenses1,416,303Nonresident licenses20,278Gross cost$12,710,666
1984Paid license holders1,130,630Resident licenses1,336,583Nonresident licenses19,376Gross cost$11,978,466
1983Paid license holders1,100,550Resident licenses1,285,973Nonresident licenses23,418Gross cost$9,061,804
1982Paid license holders986,707Resident licenses1,336,611Nonresident licenses25,890Gross cost$9,618,240
1981Paid license holders1,050,496Resident licenses1,425,390Nonresident licenses28,588Gross cost$7,542,231
1980Paid license holders1,011,549Resident licenses1,380,853Nonresident licenses27,675Gross cost$7,569,913
1979Paid license holders963,719Resident licenses1,197,704Nonresident licenses24,719Gross cost$6,314,663
1978Paid license holders939,267Resident licenses1,169,301Nonresident licenses24,593Gross cost$6,199,900
1977Paid license holders879,233Resident licenses1,109,925Nonresident licenses22,162Gross cost$5,831,450
1976Paid license holders867,345Resident licenses1,106,161Nonresident licenses21,164Gross cost$5,826,291
1975Paid license holders845,463Resident licenses1,084,455Nonresident licenses25,817Gross cost$4,981,272
1974Paid license holders855,729Resident licenses1,103,358Nonresident licenses23,151Gross cost$4,952,687
1973Paid license holders853,250Resident licenses1,105,250Nonresident licenses19,908Gross cost$4,875,047
1972Paid license holders841,701Resident licenses1,086,990Nonresident licenses18,915Gross cost$4,830,668
1971Paid license holders822,968Resident licenses1,060,021Nonresident licenses18,089Gross cost$2,938,404
1970Paid license holders783,103Resident licenses983,774Nonresident licenses15,261Gross cost$2,681,610
1969Paid license holders795,446Resident licenses995,949Nonresident licenses14,845Gross cost$2,708,380
1968Paid license holders760,351Resident licenses952,734Nonresident licenses13,429Gross cost$2,585,557
1967Paid license holders729,661Resident licenses911,296Nonresident licenses13,021Gross cost$2,463,507
1966Paid license holders688,337Resident licenses869,826Nonresident licenses10,110Gross cost$2,290,598
1965Paid license holders642,328Resident licenses812,336Nonresident licenses8,410Gross cost$2,127,553
1964Paid license holders745,588Resident licenses752,766Nonresident licenses6,542Gross cost$1,951,023
1963Paid license holders576,695Resident licenses585,285Nonresident licenses5,637Gross cost$1,872,782
1962Paid license holders537,175Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1961Paid license holders514,552Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1960Paid license holders503,539Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1959Paid license holders494,205Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1958Paid license holders474,451Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1957Paid license holders450,669Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1956Paid license holders408,682Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
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How much conservation money does Texas receive?

Wildlife Restoration apportioned $38,857,809 to Texas for fiscal 2026, the largest share of any state. The record was $55,195,378 in fiscal 2023. The money comes from federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and archery gear. [3]

Wildlife Restoration apportionments to Texas, FY 1939–FY 2026 current dollars

FY 2026: $38,857,809 · FY 2025: $42,420,258 · 8.4% less

Source: USFWS, Texas, including hunter education money. Not adjusted for inflation.

  • $38,857,809apportioned to Texas for fiscal 2026 through Wildlife Restoration, including hunter education; the high was $55,195,378 for fiscal 2023USFWS · FY 2026 · TexasCite
Show all 88 fiscal years
Wildlife Restoration apportionments to Texas
Fiscal yearApportioned
FY 2026Apportioned$38,857,809
FY 2025Apportioned$42,420,258
FY 2024Apportioned$45,700,980
FY 2023Apportioned$55,195,378
FY 2022Apportioned$51,093,607
FY 2021Apportioned$31,095,765
FY 2020Apportioned$27,527,049
FY 2019Apportioned$30,946,041
FY 2018Apportioned$36,656,319
FY 2017Apportioned$35,981,845
FY 2016Apportioned$32,144,324
FY 2015Apportioned$37,524,802
Earlier fiscal years, FY 1939–FY 2014
Wildlife Restoration apportionments to Texas, FY 1939–FY 2014
Fiscal yearApportioned
FY 2014Apportioned$35,275,009
FY 2013Apportioned$23,997,062
FY 2012Apportioned$16,973,282
FY 2011Apportioned$17,618,807
FY 2010Apportioned$21,889,945
FY 2009Apportioned$15,512,525
FY 2008Apportioned$14,256,523
FY 2007Apportioned$12,291,246
FY 2006Apportioned$10,796,752
FY 2005Apportioned$10,811,538
FY 2004Apportioned$9,384,766
FY 2003Apportioned$9,877,416
FY 2002Apportioned$8,678,260
FY 2001Apportioned$9,480,169
FY 2000Apportioned$9,074,385
FY 1999Apportioned$7,729,265
FY 1998Apportioned$7,187,457
FY 1997Apportioned$7,712,701
FY 1996Apportioned$9,272,901
FY 1995Apportioned$9,757,973
FY 1994Apportioned$8,356,288
FY 1993Apportioned$7,201,000
FY 1992Apportioned$6,972,000
FY 1991Apportioned$7,216,000
FY 1990Apportioned$5,446,000
FY 1989Apportioned$5,538,000
FY 1988Apportioned$5,155,000
FY 1987Apportioned$5,012,649
FY 1986Apportioned$5,070,951
FY 1985Apportioned$3,671,200
FY 1984Apportioned$4,113,500
FY 1983Apportioned$4,976,600
FY 1982Apportioned$5,508,400
FY 1981Apportioned$3,885,700
FY 1980Apportioned$4,224,240
FY 1979Apportioned$3,886,480
FY 1978Apportioned$2,969,000
FY 1977Apportioned$4,010,000
FY 1976Apportioned$2,811,400
FY 1975Apportioned$2,582,500
FY 1974Apportioned$2,285,930
FY 1973Apportioned$1,976,620
FY 1972Apportioned$1,650,548
FY 1971Apportioned$1,538,500
FY 1970Apportioned$1,582,250
FY 1969Apportioned$1,514,500
FY 1968Apportioned$1,316,000
FY 1967Apportioned$1,175,150
FY 1966Apportioned$960,300
FY 1965Apportioned$835,250
FY 1964Apportioned$781,394
FY 1963Apportioned$695,100
FY 1962Apportioned$698,500
FY 1961Apportioned$735,100
FY 1960Apportioned$790,000
FY 1959Apportioned$820,000
FY 1958Apportioned$848,700
FY 1957Apportioned$811,800
FY 1956Apportioned$714,000
FY 1955Apportioned$489,840
FY 1954Apportioned$589,230
FY 1953Apportioned$501,255
FY 1952Apportioned$859,552
FY 1951Apportioned$433,676
FY 1950Apportioned$495,670
FY 1949Apportioned$539,031
FY 1948Apportioned$413,189
FY 1947Apportioned$119,946
FY 1946Apportioned$45,430
FY 1945Apportioned$41,692
FY 1944Apportioned$47,592
FY 1943Apportioned$59,159
FY 1942Apportioned$132,717
FY 1941Apportioned$120,298
FY 1940Apportioned$72,735
FY 1939Apportioned$46,239
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How does Texas compare?

Texas ranks 1st for license records, hunting license holders and Wildlife Restoration money. It ranks 5th for firearms made, 8th for small arms jobs and 24th for job concentration. Pick a measure to see every state, or see all fifty states compared on the U.S. page.

Measure
AlaskaAK10256287.2K$35.6MAlabamaAL150K1.48K497K$19.2MArkansasAR50.8K1.5K8103.88331K$14MArizonaAZ550K2.58K2.23K4.32303K$23.1MCaliforniaCA50K2.03K4860.17252K$26.8MColoradoCO2.31K1.68K2790.60379K$22.9MConnecticutDelawareFloridaFL350K4.56K8280.52265K$16.4MGeorgiaGA797K2.42K1.25K1.60816K$27.7MHawaiiHI29810515.3K$5.03MIowaIA23.2K1.46K710.28223K$12.1MIdahoID42.7K1.34K3522.52301K$16.6MIllinoisIL213K1.41K282K$16.6MIndianaIN18.1K1.73K2610.51253K$13.9MKansasKS8.88K1.21K530.23282K$16.1MKentuckyKY613K1.44K9442.97316K$14MLouisianaLA4.79K1.29K451K$17.6MMassachusettsMarylandMaineME735547208K$9.38MMichiganMI23.9K2.44K350.05632K$23.9MMinnesotaMN26K1.55K1.69K3.58528K$23.8MMissouriMO55.1K2.44K2380.51522K$22.4MMississippiMS1.04K1.05K272K$12.2MMontanaMT10.4K1.18K3143.83233K$22MNorth CarolinaNC656K3.06K1.02K1.29582K$22.3MNorth DakotaND1.66K543149K$12.1MNebraskaNE4.19K804267K$15.2MNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNM2.74K689280.20160K$17.8MNevadaNV147K8592490.99111K$15.6MNew YorkNY88.2K1.82K2990.19533K$20.9MOhioOH53.9K2.79K2370.27360K$16.6MOklahomaOK6.01K1.7K356K$17.5MOregonOR12.9K1.38K330K$20.1MPennsylvaniaPA95.6K3.24K1.2K1.241.03M$30.6MRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSC765K1.49K7652.06199K$11.1MSouth DakotaSD1.9K646801.09223K$14.3MTennesseeTN1.16M1.99K1.17K2.24734K$24.2MUtahUT135K1.37K7002.51283K$16.4MVirginiaVA12K1.99K2210.33251K$14.3MVermontWashingtonWA177K1.17K4820.84164K$15.4MWisconsinWI205K1.77K1.02K2.16652K$23.5MWest VirginiaWV3.32K943260.23278K$9.83MWyomingWY12.9K8243678.13119K$14.4MTexasTX666K8.34K1.12K0.501.12M$38.9M
  • Under 3.32K
  • 3.32K to 18.1K
  • 18.1K to 88.2K
  • 88.2K to 350K
  • 350K and up
  • Under 646
  • 646 to 1.18K
  • 1.18K to 1.49K
  • 1.49K to 2.03K
  • 2.03K and up
  • Under 123
  • 123 to 299
  • 299 to 765
  • 765 to 1.17K
  • 1.17K and up
  • Not published
  • Under 0.27
  • 0.27 to 0.52
  • 0.52 to 1.60
  • 1.60 to 3.58
  • 3.58 and up
  • Not published
  • Under 111K
  • 111K to 251K
  • 251K to 301K
  • 301K to 522K
  • 522K and up
  • Under $9.83M
  • $9.83M to $14.4M
  • $14.4M to $17.5M
  • $17.5M to $23.1M
  • $23.1M and up

Map and table: firearms the state’s plants reported to ATF, calendar year 2024. Darker means higher.

Map and table: federal firearms license records on ATF’s Aug 2026 list, all listed types. Darker means higher.

Map and table: private small arms, ordnance and accessories manufacturing jobs, 2025 annual average. Darker means higher.

Map and table: the share of the state’s private jobs in small arms manufacturing, against the U.S. share, 2025; 1.00 means the same share. Darker means higher.

Map and table: paid hunting-license holders the state certified for license year 2024. Darker means higher.

Map and table: Wildlife Restoration and hunter education money apportioned for fiscal 2026. Darker means higher.

Every state and measure
RankStateFirearms made, 2024License records, Aug 2026Small arms jobs, 2025Job concentration, 2025Hunting license holders, 2024Wildlife Restoration, FY 2026
1New Hampshire1,381,9226021,69715.4059,947$5,027,605
2Tennessee1,164,2391,9901,1712.24734,342$24,236,720
3Georgia796,8572,4251,2501.60815,738$27,695,024
4South Carolina764,9041,4947652.06199,114$11,071,422
5Texas665,8328,3431,1200.501,117,858$38,857,809
6North Carolina656,2673,0581,0201.29581,521$22,308,487
7Kentucky613,2251,4429442.97315,758$13,967,424
8Arizona549,9892,5802,2344.32303,298$23,118,473
9Massachusetts479,681589Not publishedNot published60,377$8,289,959
10Florida350,1574,5588280.52265,018$16,437,305
11Connecticut225,5306591,2464.6025,903$6,023,949
12New Jersey222,163380Not publishedNot published67,305$8,289,959
13Illinois213,4461,414Not publishedNot published282,380$16,595,276
14Wisconsin205,1101,7751,0172.16652,399$23,485,531
15Washington176,7451,1654820.84163,801$15,447,463
16Alabama150,1801,479Not publishedNot published497,063$19,216,281
17Nevada146,5248592490.99111,210$15,610,455
18Utah135,2091,3707002.51282,841$16,350,555
19Pennsylvania95,6103,2371,1971.241,031,218$30,594,626
20New York88,1651,8162990.19533,479$20,933,144
21Missouri55,1392,4372380.51521,787$22,441,430
22Ohio53,8952,7852370.27359,811$16,569,111
23Arkansas50,8031,5008103.88331,401$14,014,316
24California49,9712,0304860.17251,590$26,821,647
25Idaho42,6771,3413522.52300,759$16,597,136
26Vermont28,628340Not publishedNot published55,171$5,027,605
27Minnesota26,0321,5521,6853.58527,774$23,819,471
28Michigan23,9142,436350.05632,144$23,914,949
29Iowa23,1901,456710.28222,692$12,112,654
30Indiana18,1361,7312610.51252,645$13,857,865
31Wyoming12,9468243678.13118,896$14,427,611
32Oregon12,8721,379Not publishedNot published330,416$20,075,259
33Virginia11,9591,9942210.33251,350$14,312,936
34Maryland10,7567921230.28111,027$7,898,984
35Montana10,3771,1843143.83233,193$21,957,263
36Kansas8,8811,206530.23282,124$16,080,090
37Oklahoma6,0111,704Not publishedNot published356,283$17,533,166
38Louisiana4,7941,288Not publishedNot published451,343$17,626,642
39Nebraska4,188804Not publishedNot published266,748$15,218,471
40West Virginia3,323943260.23278,193$9,827,675
41New Mexico2,744689280.20160,081$17,768,168
42Colorado2,3131,6792790.60378,763$22,930,115
43South Dakota1,896646801.09222,875$14,329,482
44North Dakota1,659543Not publishedNot published148,512$12,140,115
45Mississippi1,0381,053Not publishedNot published271,751$12,204,415
46Maine735547Not publishedNot published208,206$9,376,640
47Hawaii298105Not publishedNot published15,296$5,027,605
48Rhode Island103115Not publishedNot published7,378$5,027,605
49Alaska102562Not publishedNot published87,159$35,595,455
50Delaware41135Not publishedNot published15,399$5,027,605

Ranks count only states with a published value. A state without one is listed last, never as zero. Background checks are left out: state permit rules change how many checks a state runs, and a check is not a sale. Sources: ATF Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report, ATF Federal Firearms Listings, BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, USFWS Wildlife Restoration and hunting licenses.

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  1. [1] ATF Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Reportcalendar years 2004–2024www.atf.gov
  2. [2] ATF Federal Firearms Listingsmonthly lists by license type, January 2021 – August 2026www.atf.gov
  3. [3] USFWS Wildlife Restoration apportionments and hunting-license certificationshunting licenses, license years 1956–2024; apportionments, fiscal years 1939–2026www.fws.gov
  4. [4] FBI NICS firearm checksmonthly state counts, November 1998 – August 2026; checks by type, 2025www.fbi.gov
  5. [5] BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wagesprivate employers by industry, 1990–2025www.bls.gov
  6. [6] Census Bureau, Economic Census2022 Economic Census, Texaswww.census.gov
  7. [7] Census international tradeTexas-origin exports by product, 2025; monthly values through December 2025www.census.gov

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