I know some dear people who have, at some point, found themselves in this predicament. In a couple of the scenarios, the search yielded nothing that was of concern. In another situation, it caused them some legal troubles.
In all of these cases, I heard them talking about whether or not it was legal for law enforcement to have done so, given that they didn't have a warrant.
Even the most avid and conscientious gun owners may find there are laws, policies, and considerations when it comes to gun ownership in Texas they didn't know.