Carry on a Premises

• Airport: License holders have protections related to the accidental carrying of a firearm in the secured area.
• Business: Businesses may choose to allow licensed carry on their premises.
• Government Meetings: License holders can carry in a meeting.
• University Campuses: License still required to carry on university campuses; “Campus Carry” is unchanged. 

Cost

• $40.00: Valid for five years ($8.00 per year).

Handgun Purchasing

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

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.

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.

Training

• Required to apply for a Handgun License.
• Conducted by a licensed Texas Handgun Instructor.