To be eligible for a Texas Concealed Handgun License, you:

Must be a legal resident of Texas, or have applied for a non-resident license

Must be at least 21, unless on active duty or honorably discharged from the military, then at least 18

Must not ever have been convicted of a FELONY

Must not be currently charged with a Class A or Class B MISDEMEANOR or FELONY

Must not be chemically dependant, including alcohol

Must be capable of exercising sound judgment

Must not have been convicted of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or a disorderly conduct in the past 5 years

Must be fully qualified under federal and state laws to purchase a handgun

Must not be delinquent in any payments to the state of Texas, including child support and property taxes

Must not be restricted by a protective or restraining order involving a person

Must not have been prosecuted for a felony grade juvenile delinquent conduct in the previous 10 years

If you have questions about your eligibility status, contact the DPS helpline at 1-800-224-5744 or email: chl@txdps.state.tx.us. This e-mail address is protected from spambots. You will need JavaScript enabled to view it. If you are not eligible for a Texas CHL, we may still be able to help you get a Utah non-resident permit, which will allow you to legally carry in Texas. Contact Us for more information.