In Texas, one's concealed gun cannot be recognized by casual observation, so no significant print or exposure, although accidental exposure such as a jacket blown open isn't a problem so long as the licensee rectifies the problem immediately.
If you print, your print should not resemble a firearm. It isn't considered concealed if it can be recognized visually.
It really isn't rocket science. Concealed means that folks should not be able to determine that you are carrying a gun. With that said, I carry enough stuff to always have things printing somewhere. I have even had gun buddies tell me where I am carrying my concealed gun, only to find they have pointed out my cell phone, mag pouch (which isn't illegal in Texas, open or concealed), knife, etc. They only assumed they could spot my gun because they know I carry a gun. Otherwise, they would not have considered any bulges under my shirt or jacket to be a gun since they don't look like guns.
Here are some simple rules of thumb to consider to help keep a firearm from printing in a recognizable manner with clothing...
1. Thicker fabric hides the details of a print better than thinner fabric.
2. Dark colors hide the shadowing caused by printing better than light colors.
3. Busy patterns break up the outline and shadowing than solids.
4. Dry fabric conceals better than clingy wet fabric.
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