After a slew of mass shootings, Texas passed eight new laws in 2019 designed to ease restrictions on guns and license to carry. This included allowing them to be carried in places of worship, during disasters and in rented and leased property.
Here’s a rundown of eight new laws that went into effect on Sept. 1 in Texas:
Below are the requirements to obtain a License to Carry in Texas, also commonly referred to as a Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL). This summarizes both the Texas law and the federal requirements to own a firearm. This is not meant to substitute counsel from your own attorney or be a guarantee that fulfilling these conditions will be sufficient in your particular situation. However, it is a good place to start. For more information, check our sources listed below.
To obtain a License to Carry in Texas, you need:
There are certain people who lose their right to possess firearm, including convicted felons. It’s important to point out that there are very limited circumstances in which a person’s right to a firearm may be restored, and relief is very rarely granted. For instance, only a handful of pardons are given out each year in Texas. However, if it is important enough for you to dedicate the time and resources necessary for the slim chance of relief, we are available to assist you. Consultations and legal services begin at $250/hour.
Contact us at 817-203-2220 or reach out online.
Below are the requirements to obtain a License to Carry in Texas, also commonly referred to as a Texas Concealed Handgun License (CHL). This summarizes both the Texas law and the federal requirements to own a firearm. This is not meant to substitute counsel from your own attorney or be a guarantee that fulfilling these conditions will be sufficient in your particular situation. However, it is a good place to start. For more information, check our sources listed below.
To obtain a License to Carry in Texas, you need:
There are certain people who lose their right to possess firearm, including convicted felons. It's important to point out that there are very limited circumstances in which a person’s right to a firearm may be restored, and relief is very rarely granted. For instance, only a handful of pardons are given out each year in Texas. However, if it is important enough for you to dedicate the time and resources necessary for the slim chance of relief, we are available to assist you. Consultations and legal services begin at $250/hour.
Contact us at 817-203-2220 or reach out online.