| To be eligible for a Texas Concealed Handgun License, you: |
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Must be a legal resident of Texas, or apply for a non-resident license |
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Must be at least 21-years old – Exception: active duty military or honorable discharge, then age 18 or older |
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Must not have been convicted of a felony |
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Must not be currently charged with a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, a felony or a disorderly conduct offense |
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Must not be a fugitive from justice |
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Must not be chemically dependent (including alcohol) |
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Must be capable of exercising sound judgment with respect to the proper use and storage of a handgun |
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Must not have been convicted of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or a disorderly conduct charge in the past five years |
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Must be fully qualified under federal and state laws to purchase a handgun |
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Must not be delinquent in any tax payments to the State of Texas (any agencies or subdivisions), including child support and/or property and sales taxes |
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Must not be restricted by a protective or restraining order involving a person |
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Must not have been prosecuted for a felony grade juvenile delinquent conduct in the previous ten years |
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Must not have made any material misrepresentations, or failed to disclose any material fact on the CHL application |
For questions regarding your eligibility, contact the Texas Department of Public Safety Concealed Handgun Unit at:
1-800-224-5744 or email them at chl@txdps.state.tx.us |
