LTC / CHL Agreement Details - EL Training Team

Texas Carry License Details
Out-of-State Carry by
TX License To Carry (LTC) and
Concealed Handgun License (CHL) Holders

Reciprocal

Reciprocal Agreement

Texas has Reciprocal Agreements with these states. Texas LTC/CHL holders can legally carry handguns in these states in accordance with each state's laws**, and individuals with Carry Licenses issued by these states can legally carry handguns in Texas in accordance with Texas Law.

Reciprocal-Resident

Reciprocal Agreement - Resident Only

Texas has Reciprocal Agreements with these states. Texas LTC/CHL holders who are residents of Texas can legally carry handguns in these states according with each state's laws**, and individuals with Carry Licenses issued by these states can legally carry handguns in Texas in accordance with Texas Law.

Unilateral

Unilateral Proclamation

Texas has issued a Unilateral Proclamation granting full faith and credit to the Carry Licenses issued by these states. Individuals with Carry Licenses issued by these states can legally carry handguns in Texas in accordance with Texas Law**, but Texas LTC/CHL holders are not licensed to carry in these states according to any licensing agreement.

None

No Carry License Agreement

Texas has no Carry License agreement in place with these states**. Texas LTC/CHL holders are not licensed to carry in these states according to any licensing agreement.

None-Constitutional

No Carry License Agreement - Constitutional Carry

Texas has no Carry License agreement in place with these states**. Texas LTC/CHL holders are not licensed to carry in these states according to any licensing agreement. However, this state has what is called "Constitutional Carry". As long as you are following the law, these "Constitutional Carry" states do not require a state-issued license to exercise a right guaranteed by the US Constitution.

** NOTE: Check The Law

Just as Texas law changes every 2 years, laws in other states may change. If you carry a handgun, it is your responsibility to be certain that you are doing so in accordance with the law. That applies to the laws of Texas and all the other states. Remember the phrase, "Ignorance of the law is no excuse".
Use the section TX DPS Handgun Licensing to stay current with Texas Law.

TX DPS Handgun Licensing

Texas Department of Public Safety (TX DPS) administers the Handgun Licensing Program, licenses individuals to carry handguns within Texas, evaluates the eligibility of applicants through criminal history background checks and monitors those currently licensed to ensure their continued eligibility. DPS also trains and certifies instructors who teach the required course to applicants.

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