Hence by
absolutely necessary statement. If I can't lawfully have my gun loaded with me (say driving in New Jersey), it won't be loaded. If I can't have my gun on my person and have to leave it in the vehicle, like a sports stadium, measures are taken to ensure complete safety.
But, as a resident of Texas, you and I are allowed to carry concealed in our vehicles with or without a CHL. In 2009 the Texas Motorist Protection Act was passed allowing a resident of Texas to carry a loaded weapon within reach as long as it is concealed from plain view. It's umbrellaed under the
if you have control of the property, you are allowed clause. Of course, all rules apply to CHL and non-CHL carriers that if you're not in a physical or mental state to carry a weapon lawfully (under the influence) then you are breaking the law.
Edit: Copy of said Bill if anyone in interested. Falls under Section 46.15(b). Great to print out and keep with you in your vehicle for all non-CHL holders.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/HB01815F.htm