Voluntary Surrender of Firearms

Legal provisions in Texas that allow individuals subject to certain court orders, such as domestic violence protective orders, to voluntarily surrender their firearms to law enforcement.

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Traveling with Firearms

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Firearm Transfer Background Checks

Texas does not require private sellers to conduct a background check prior to transferring a fire...

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Texas CHL (Concealed Handgun License)

Prior to being renamed LTC (License to Carry), CHL was the term used in Texas for permits allowin...

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Minimum Age for LTC

The legal minimum age to apply for a License to Carry a handgun in Texas, which is 18 years of age.

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Duty to Inform

In Texas, the legal obligation of an LTC holder to promptly notify a law enforcement officer of t...

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Guardian Plan

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Prohibited Places

Specific locations in Texas where carrying a handgun is illegal, even with an LTC, such as school...

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Campus Carry Law

A Texas law that allows individuals with an LTC to carry concealed handguns on the campuses of pu...

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Texas Penal Code Chapter 46

The section of Texas law that outlines offenses and regulations related to weapons, including the...

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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...

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Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

The state agency responsible for issuing handgun licenses, conducting background checks, and over...

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