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FAQ  About Concealed Handgun Licensing
 
Q: Once I submit my application, when should I expect to receive my license?
A: The department will make every effort to issue your license within 60 days or inform you that you did not meet the eligibility criteria.  Once your application is complete, processing may take up to 180 days if your background check reveals potentially disqualifying events or information.
Q: How long is a license valid?
A: An Initgial CHL expires on the license holder's first birthday following the four-year anniversary of the issuance of the license.  In other words, an initial license is valid for four (4) years, and in may cases, for some additional months.  All renewed license are valid for five (5) years.
Q: If I am a legal resident alien, can I get a license?
A: It depends.  A resident ailen who has been admitted to the U.S. under an immigrant visa category will generally be eligible for a concealed handgun license.   However, under federal law, an alien who has been admitted to the U.S. under non-immigrant visa usually is not qualified to purchase a handgun and thus is not eligible for a license.  If you legally reside in Texas and were not admitted to the U.S. under a non-immigrant visa, you may be eligible.
Q: Can others find out if I am licensed to carry a concealed handgun?
A: Information about persons who are licesed to carry a concealed handgun is confidential and may not be disclosed to an individual.  However, upon proper request by a criminal justice agency, DPS must disclose to the agency whether or not a named individual is licensed to carry a concealed handgun.  Disclosable information includes the license holder's name, date of birth, gender, and zip code.  DPS must notify the license holder about the request and provide him/her the name of the agency making the request.