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Those prohibitions appear in several provisions of the Texas Penal Code. With respect to possession in motor vehicles or watercraft, Penal Code Section The requirement that the weapon be concealed does not apply to a person licensed under the License to Carry a Handgun statute who is carrying the handgun in a shoulder or belt holster. Be advised that Sections Texas law does not specifically address any prohibitions against a license holder from carrying a handgun on public transportation.
Texas law does not specifically address any prohibitions against a license holder from carrying a handgun in public park. License holders should note that some public parks are federal property and are subject to federal laws. To determine if a park is a federal property, see Army Corp of Engineers. State law does not apply to an Indian Reservation absent a Congressional authorization abrogating tribal immunity.
Private property owners may exclude license holders from carrying concealed handguns on their property by giving the license holder effective notice as provided in Section For the purpose of these two statutory sections, the owner of the property or someone with apparent authority to act for the owner may provide effective notice. DPS does not furnish or sell these signs. Private property owners may print the signs or purchase the signs from a commercial printing company. Pursuant to Section Sections But if the private property owner chooses to post a notice, it must comply with the 1-inch block-letter, contrasting color, and other requirements specified in Sections Licensees should also know that municipalities may adopt an ordinance related to discharge of firearms within city limits per Local Government Code Chapter SB 11 related to carrying of handguns on certain campuses of higher education institutions including private and independent institutions became effective on August 1, The act became effective for a public junior college on August 1, Open carrying of handguns on a college campus will continue to be prohibited.
Generally, yes. The Texas Business and Commerce Code requires that most businesses accept a License to Carry a Handgun LTC as a valid form of personal identification for access to goods, services or facilities. However, vehicle rental services still require a driver license. Information on individuals who are licensed to carry a concealed handgun is confidential and not subject to requests under the Public Information Act. However, DPS may release information about a concealed handgun licensee to criminal justice agencies for law enforcement purposes.
It depends on the type of charge and whether you are subsequently convicted or placed on probation. If you are acquitted of the pending charge, your license will be reinstated if it did not expire during the time of the suspension. The license is now subject to revocation. DPS, upon notification of the conviction, will send a new letter informing you of the revocation based upon a disqualifying conviction.
Once you meet the eligibility requirements, you will not be eligible to reapply for two 2 years following the end of the cause for revocation. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age unless active duty military and must meet federal qualifications to purchase a handgun. This includes proof you are certified to instruct others in the use of handguns firearm instructor as listed below Instructor applicants must also submit a completed application, pay the required fees, complete all required training and submit required supplemental forms and materials.
Applicants should submit an online application, pay the required fee, and schedule an appointment for fingerprinting. Applicants must also complete the DPS class held for instructor applicants which includes classroom training, a written examination and a proficiency demonstration shooting. This includes proof you are qualified as listed below:.
Online Course Provider applicants must also submit a completed application, pay the required fees, complete all required training and submit required supplemental forms and materials. Applicants will need to submit LTC 91 form, pay the required fee, submit supporting document s , and schedule an appointment for fingerprinting. Applicants must complete the DPS class held for instructor applicants which includes classroom training and a written examination.
Upon receipt of a completed application, DPS will notify you by email as to the date, time and location of the instructor class. Be sure your email on file with DPS is correct. Once certified, LTC instructors and approved online course providers are provided a course outline that must be followed. The classroom instruction must be a minimum of four 4 and no more than six 6 hours.
For LTC Instructors Only: The DPS required course of fire for proficiency shooting demonstration must be followed and is not included in the four to six hour time period.
A person is eligible for a school safety instructor certification if the person meets the following criteria:. Applicants will need to submit a LTC 94 form and pay the required fee. Yes, once certified, School Safety instructors are provided a course outline that must be followed. The classroom instruction shall be hours in length, must have a teacher to student ratio of , and may have no more than twelve students per course. The current curriculum has been updated to reflect recent changes in statute and is available to all certified Texas License to Carry a Handgun LTC instructors.
The current curriculum can be found on our website under the Instructor Resources page. Classes may not be taught outside of Texas. Proficiency requires a demonstration of the ability to handle the recoil and muzzle velocity associated with the firing of live ammunition. In addition, demonstration of the safety skills and protocols associated with a live fire range is a critical component of the safe handling of a handgun.
Allowing the examination to be conducted with target marking cartridges does not provide a demonstration of these skills and would not therefore comply with the statutory requirements. Please visit Criminal History Error Resolution for the procedures to challenge the criminal history record contained in a Texas Record. Contact ASP. Helpful ASP links. Connect with ASP.
Twitter Facebook. About DPS. DPS Links. DPS Address. How to apply for a license:. When the application packet is completed and received by the Department of Public Safety, your license will issue within 60 days. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Texas law does provide some discounts if you meet certain special conditions. See the complete list of fees along with the special conditions. You must attend a four to six hour in-person or online classroom training and pass a written examination with a certified instructor.
Classroom training will cover:. Before you go, contact an instructor to know if you will need a handgun for the course. Globe Icon English.
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