The following things will be recurring in most answers that you receive on this forum:
- Yes, you'll have to learn to dress around your gun
- Get a good holster. Holsters serve two purposes: keep the gun securely in place, and keep the trigger area protected
- Yes, get a holster, even if you're going to pocket carry. See the last five words of the previous bullet
- A good gun belt with a poor holster is better than a poor gun belt with a good holster
- A .380 that you will carry is better than a .45 that you won't carry. Don't get talked into carrying something that you won't actually carry daily. That being said, I do have some smaller handguns that I carry when the occasion (and dress code) make it a better choice
- On-body carry is better than off-body (e.g. purse, backpack) carry
- Printing is not illegal
- 30.06 and 30.07 signs can sometimes be described as 'invalid' or 'unenforceable', but rarely as 'illegal'
- Sign up RIGHT NOW for www.Texas3006.com. Download the app on your phone. It's free of charge, but it's a very valuable tool for the LTC holder in Texas
- Carrying is not meant to be comfortable, just comforting
If you live in the DFW area, they also have one on the third Saturday of each month.
If you live in the Austin area, I'm sure someone here on the forum can help you find a good realtor to help get you out of there