Question on TX Concealed Carry Law

ArizFlash · December 30, 2009, 09:37 AM

I've recently relocated to TX from AZ. I have a CCW from AZ. Do I need to get a TX concealed carry permit now that I am a TX resident or is my AZ CCW still good?

I've read through the TX concealed carry law and cannot find the answer and have had several conflicting responses from co-workers.

CowTowner · December 30, 2009, 11:27 AM

IIRC, once you have been a TX resident long enough to be required to have a TX drivers license, you'll need to get a TX CHL.
Until someone here posts the section of code, call a local CHL instructor and ask.
Try here as well: http://www.texaschlforum.com

dogtown tom · December 30, 2009, 11:45 AM

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CowTowner IIRC, once you have been a TX resident long enough to be required to have a TX drivers license, you'll need to get a TX CHL.

No such requirement. Texas has reciprocity with a number of states and their permits are honored here as pictured below. I have several friends with out of state permits because getting a Texas CHL was taking too long.

Molon-Labe · December 30, 2009, 12:03 PM

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/ftp/forms/LS-16.pdf. I think Page 7 contains the info you are looking for.

Glenn E. Meyer · December 30, 2009, 12:04 PM

I'd advise calling DPS or seeing a direct statement to the matter on their site to be sure rather than trusting any other internet source.

Second, even if it was legit - can you be sure that local law would think so as you want to avoid the ride and complaining later.

CowTowner · December 30, 2009, 02:43 PM

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http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/ftp/forms/LS-16.pdf. I think Page 7 contains the info you are looking for.

Looks like it's covered under GC 411.173. NONRESIDENT LICENSE. Page 7 of the PDF points you to what is page 12 in the PDF to start.

December 30, 2009, 09:37 AM	#1
ArizFlash Junior Member Join Date: December 30, 2009 Location: NW Houston Posts: 1	Question on TX Concealed Carry Law I've recently relocated to TX from AZ. I have a CCW from AZ. Do I need to get a TX concealed carry permit now that I am a TX resident or is my AZ CCW still good? I've read through the TX concealed carry law and cannot find the answer and have had several conflicting responses from co-workers.

December 30, 2009, 11:27 AM	#2
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	IIRC, once you have been a TX resident long enough to be required to have a TX drivers license, you'll need to get a TX CHL. Until someone here posts the section of code, call a local CHL instructor and ask. Try here as well: http://www.texaschlforum.com __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol and Rifle Instructor *“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life......”* President John F. Kennedy

December 30, 2009, 12:04 PM	#5
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	I'd advise calling DPS or seeing a direct statement to the matter on their site to be sure rather than trusting any other internet source. Second, even if it was legit - can you be sure that local law would think so as you want to avoid the ride and complaining later. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens

December 30, 2009, 12:03 PM	#4
Molon-Labe Junior Member Join Date: December 13, 2009 Posts: 5	http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/ftp/forms/LS-16.pdf. I think Page 7 contains the info you are looking for.