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Texas Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Conditional: Texas has no statewide requirement on private land; on public hunting lands, 400 sq in hunter orange with orange headgear, min 144 sq in on chest and back.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Blaze Orange Requirements in states bordering Texas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArkansasConditional
In Arkansas, hunters must wear 400 sq in of hunter orange or chartreuse above the waist plus a matching hat in zones open to firearm deer/bear/elk seasons; archery-only is exempt.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: agfc.com · Full Arkansas rule →
LouisianaRestricted
In Louisiana, during firearms deer season, hunters using buckshot, slugs, primitive firearm or centerfire rifle must display 400+ sq in hunter orange on head, chest and/or back.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wlf.louisiana.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
New MexicoPermitted
New Mexico does not require blaze orange by state law (strongly encouraged); 144 sq in is required on military reservations, 244 sq in for firearm elk on Valles Caldera.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlife.dgf.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
OklahomaRestricted
In Oklahoma, antelope/bear/deer/elk firearm (gun or muzzleloader) hunters must wear a head covering and an upper-body garment totaling 400+ sq in of hunter orange.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wildlifedepartment.com · Full Oklahoma rule →

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