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Texas concealed carry permit guide
Permitless carry Last verified November 1, 2026
Not legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Carry laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every requirement with the issuing agency before you apply or carry.
Permitless (constitutional) carry
Yes, for eligible adults 21+. 21+ may carry a handgun without a license (Penal Code 46.02); visible carry must be holstered.
Permit types
- License to carry (LTC)
Issuing agency and how to apply
Texas Department of Public Safety
Apply online through Texas DPS.
Eligibility and minimum age
- Minimum age
- 21
- Eligibility
- Check with Texas Department of Public Safety
Fees
- Resident (new)
- $40
- Non-resident (new)
- $40 (non-residents may apply)
- Renewal
- $40
Discounts/exemptions for certain eligible applicants.
Training requirements
4-6 hours classroom plus range instruction and shooting proficiency; no training for renewal.
Processing time, validity and renewal
- Processing time
- About 60 days for original applications
- Valid for
- Original 4 years; renewal 5 years
Non-resident permits
Available to non-residents. Non-residents may apply; training must be in Texas.
Reciprocity
Texas recognizes licenses from the states on DPS's reciprocity list, subject to each agreement.
Sources
- www.dps.texas.gov/section/handgun-licensing/faq/application-faqs
- www.dps.texas.gov/section/handgun-licensing/faq/training-requirements-faq
- www.dps.texas.gov/section/handgun-licensing/state-reciprocity-information
Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.