We all know averages for NFA eForm 1’s average 30 days in Texas, Paper Form 4’s average 10 months in Texas for approval. Those are based on actual statistics. Anyone have stat’s in average return times for a Texas LTC? Also when does the 60 days actually start counting?
Is there a requirement to take a continuing education course before I can renew my Texas License to Carry a Handgun (LTC)? Per HB 48 (83rd Legislature), continuing education is no longer required for LTC renewal. License holders will simply apply online and submit the supporting documents for discounted fees or special conditions.
The LTC-101 is only complete and ready to submit once the shooting qualification has been taken as well. These forms should never be submitted to DPS until after the online application has been started with the above steps.
Our official Texas DPS approved online LTC class fulfills the 1st requirement, the classroom training. Once the online class is completed, the proficiency demonstration needs to be completed.
60 daysThe DPS has 60 days to issue your LTC. Stay safe out there.
What documents do I need for Texas LTC? You will need your certificates from the live-fire and proficiency exam, an LTC-6 form, 2 passport-style photos (if you are an out-of-state resident), and a copy of a government-issued ID.
How long is the Texas LTC valid? Initial licenses are valid for four years. Renewal licenses are valid for five years.
PROCESSING TIME: The State of Texas has up to 8 weeks from the time they receive ALL DOCUMENTS to process your License to Carry. If it has been over 8 weeks, you can make an online inquiry by clicking here: https://txapps.texas.gov/txapp/txdps/ltc/ and selecting “Returning User”.
Yes, license holders are authorized to carry in their vehicles but the handgun must be either concealed or in a holster.
Beginning September 1, 2021, HB1927 made it legal in Texas for most people 21 or over to carry a handgun in a holster without a permit both openly and/or concealed. This law modified the previous open carry law from 2016 by eliminating the requirement to have a license to carry.
There's no difference between an LTC and a CHL in Texas. “License to carry” is the current official term, and “concealed handgun license” is the term that was used prior to 2017. Since this change occurred fairly recently, these two terms are often used interchangeably. However, legally they refer to the same thing.
To renew your Texas LTC you will not need to take a class or submit fingerprints again. You simply renew online on the DPS website by logging in as a “returning user”. You can renew up to 6 months early, if you try any earlier the renewal link won't be there when you log in.
“You should definitely renew it,” said Mike Firkins at Big Kountry Shooting in Richwood during one of my visits. “You don't have to retake the course. Just go to the website and fill out the renewal form.” He then gave me a three-page pamphlet detailing why the license is still important and the benefits it provides.
Arkansans with concealed handgun licenses issued by their home state now can legally carry concealed handguns in Texas, and vice versa.
What's the Typical Time Frame for Getting a Texas LTC? The short answer to this question is usually within 60 days and no longer than eight weeks.
Visit the DPS Handgun Licensing site at https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/ltc/index.htm. If you are a senior citizen, active military or a veteran, an active or retired judge, peace officer, or prosecutor, or indigent see Licensing Fees and Required Documents which lists reduced license fees and additional forms to submit.
An initial Texas License to Carry a Handgun is valid for 4 years. Renewal licenses are good for 5 years. Before the license expires, a renewal notification letter should arrive in the mail. It will state when your LTC expires and how to renew it.
There are 4 main components required by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to get your Texas License to Carry. Our official Texas DPS approved online LTC class fulfills the 1st requirement, the classroom training. Once the online class is completed, the proficiency demonstration needs to be completed.
DPS charges $40 for the renewal, however there is no classes or qualifications that have to be completed. Here are the steps: Go HERE and select “login” under “Returning Users”. Fill in your DL or ID Number and your Date of Birth. Then click on “Continue”. Follow all of the directions and steps to submit the renewal.
The LTC-101 is only complete and ready to submit once the shooting qualification has been taken as well. These forms should never be submitted to DPS until after the online application has been started with the above steps.
To obtain your license to carry in Texas, you’ll need to take a course that covers such things as state laws that apply to firearms, situational awareness, and gun safety basics. You can do this with an in-person class or complete a course online.
The average time to complete the proficiency test takes about an hour. After you complete the classroom part of the LTC requirements, you’ll need to demonstrate basic proficiency with using a handgun. Typically, you can expect to be asked to:
This is a two-part process that starts with submitting the required Texas Department of Safety application. After you submit your application, you’ll make an appointment to have your fingerprints taken at an IdentoGO Center. The duration of this part of the process will vary based on how many people are at the center and similar factors.
The Texas Department of Safety has up to eight weeks after all required documents have been received to either approve or deny your application for a license to carry. Typically, DPS makes every effort to provide a response within 60 days of receiving completed application packages.
If it has been longer than eight weeks since you’ve submitted your application materials, you’re welcome to make an online inquiry. Do this by visiting the DPS website to check the status of your application.
You may also send a letter including your full name, LTC number, old address and new address and a cashier’s check, money order or personal check for $25 to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Concealed Handgun Licensing Bureau, P.O. Box 15888, Austin, Texas, 78761-5888. 10.
Q: How long is the license valid? A: Initial licenses are valid for (4) year terms. Renewal licenses are valid for (5) years. The license will remain valid as long as you continue to meet all the eligibility criteria.
Government Code §411.187 controls whether or not a license is to be suspended during the time period that a criminal case is pending. You must be able to meet all eligibility criteria at all relevant times during the period that your license is valid. You must also meet all eligibility criteria to renew your license.
The law change was designed to allow those long time license holders to only need to take the class every ten years.
If you are in another state that has reciprocity with Texas you must follow that state’s laws for carrying a concealed handgun. The same responsibility applies to anyone from that other state when traveling in Texas; they must follow the Texas laws for carrying a concealed handgun.
The department cannot release information about any instructor or applica nt. However, the LTC Instructor List found on the DPS website, is a list of Certified Instructors that have given the Department permission to post their contact information for the public. See GC §411.192. 39.
What are the requirements for obtaining a Texas License to Carry a Handgun (LTC)? Texas Government Code Chapter 411, Subchapter H sets out the eligibility criteria that must be met. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age (unless active duty military) and must meet Federal qualifications to purchase a handgun.
Applicants must also complete four to six hours of classroom training, pass a written examination and pass a proficiency demonstration (shooting).
The standard fee for an original LTC is $40. The standard fee for a renewal of a LTC is $40. However, Texas law provides for some discounts if you meet certain special conditions. A complete list of fees along with the special conditions can be found on the fee table.
No. Per Texas Government Code §411.173, legal residents of another state or persons who relocate to Texas with the intent to establish residency may obtain an LTC. Those individuals must submit an application, pay the required fees, successfully complete the required training in Texas and submit all supporting documents.
Yes. Your LTC License card will remain valid until it expires. Upon renewal, it will be printed on the newly redesigned card. All licenses printed after February 24, 2020 will be printed on the newly redesigned card.