Eligibility
The License to Carry Law sets out the eligibility criteria that must be met.
You will need to submit a completed online application (see DPS application below).
- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age (18 if active duty military) and
- must meet Federal qualifications to purchase a handgun.
- A number of factors may make you ineligible to obtain a license, such as: felony convictions and some misdemeanor convictions, including charges that result in probation or deferred adjudication; pending criminal charges; chemical or alcohol dependency; certain types of psychological diagnoses protective or restraining orders, and defaults on state or city taxes, government fees, or child support.
You will need to submit a completed online application (see DPS application below).