Texas Online Handgun Licensing (TOHL)
The online platform provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety for managing handgun license applications, renewals, and information.
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Texas Penal Code Chapter 46
The section of Texas law that outlines offenses and regulations related to weapons, including the...
View Term30.06 & 30.07 Signs
Legal notices used by property owners in Texas to prohibit the carrying of concealed handguns (30...
View TermTexas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
The state agency responsible for issuing handgun licenses, conducting background checks, and over...
View TermChange of Address Notification
A requirement for license holders to inform the issuing authority of any changes to their residen...
View TermSuspension and Revocation
The process by which a handgun license can be temporarily suspended or permanently revoked due to...
View TermLicense Issuance
The act of granting an official handgun license to an applicant who has met all requirements, typ...
View TermBackground Declaration Form
A part of the application process where candidates disclose their criminal history, mental health...
View TermDisqualifying Factors
Conditions or backgrounds, such as felony convictions or mental health issues, that can prevent a...
View TermResidency Requirements
Legal stipulations that require applicants to be residents of the state or jurisdiction in which...
View TermTemporary Permit
A short-term authorization granted in some jurisdictions while the official handgun license appli...
View TermRenewal Process
The procedure required to maintain the validity of a handgun license, typically involving updated...
View TermOnline Course
A web-based educational program that covers the theoretical aspects of handgun safety, laws, and ...
View TermShooting Proficiency Exam
A practical test of an applicant's ability to safely handle and accurately shoot a handgun, requi...
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