Texas Penal Code Chapter 46
The section of Texas law that outlines offenses and regulations related to weapons, including the carrying, possession, and use of firearms.
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30.06 & 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 TermConcealed Carry Permit
A permit or license that allows you to carry a concealed weapon in public. To obtain a concealed ...
View TermReciprocity Agreement
An agreement between two or more states recognizing each other's concealed carry permits, allowin...
View TermBackground Check
A legal and safety procedure conducted by authorities to review an individual's criminal, financi...
View TermOpen Carry
The practice of visibly carrying a firearm in public spaces where it is legally permitted.
View TermConcealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Permit
Similar to CHL, it's a permit that authorizes the bearer to carry a concealed weapon in public.
View TermConcealed Handgun License
A permit issued by certain states that allows individuals to carry a hidden firearm on their pers...
View TermApplication
A series of documents that will be filled out by the applicant and submitted to the DPS for appro...
View TermLicense to Carry
A license to legally carry a handgun either openly or concealed in the state of Texas and issued ...
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