license to carry "LTC"

 ** How to Submit a New or Renewal LTC Application:

• STEP ONE {1} :
  A) Determine if you qualify for a discount through a "Special Condition" status
  B) Check eligibility and citizenship requirements (See section below)
• STEP TWO {2}  :  Submit an application online
• STEP THREE {3}  :  Submit supporting documents
• STEP FOUR {4}  :  Follow fingerprinting instructions

• Fee Schedule (PDF)
• LTC Fingerprint and Photo Information

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• Eligibility FAQs
• Lawful Presence Requirements
• Out-of-State, Non-Texas resident:  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. They also must submit form LTC-6, two passport style photos and a copy of their out of state driver license or state issued identification card. Note, however, that all LTC applicants must be legal residents of Texas or another state.
• Reciprocity with Other States

House Bill 1927 (Permitless Carry) does not repeal the License to Carry a Handgun Program, established by Government Code, Chapter 411, Subchapter H.

Handgun Purchasing

• License can be used as an alternative to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check.

State Reciprocity

• Texas Handgun License holders can carry firearms in states where Texas has a reciprocity agreement or state law recognizes the Texas Handgun license.
• A list of states with reciprocal agreements/state law recognition with Texas can be found at the following link: State Reciprocity Information.

ID Designation

• Instructor: ID can be used for proof of certification as a Texas Handgun License instructor.
• Judge/Prosecutor: ID can be used for identification purposes.
• Veteran: ID can be used to obtain discounts at local establishments offering discounts to veterans.

Personal Identification

• Personal Identification: The license must be accepted by most businesses as a valid form of personal identification.
• Voter ID: The license is a designated document for voter ID.