Sec. 411.173. NONRESIDENT LICENSE. (a) The department by rule shall establish a procedure for a person who meets the eligibility requirements of this subchapter other than the residency requirement established by Section 411.172(a)(1) to obtain a license under this subchapter if the person is a legal resident of another state or if the person relocates to this state with the intent to establish residency in this state. The procedure must include payment of a fee in an amount sufficient to recover the average cost to the department of obtaining a criminal history record check and investigation on a nonresident applicant. A license issued in accordance with the procedure established under this subsection:
(1) remains in effect until the license expires under Section 411.183; and
(2) may be renewed under Section 411.185.
(a-1) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 915, Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.
(b) The governor shall negotiate an agreement with any other state that provides for the issuance of a license to carry a handgun under which a license issued by the other state is recognized in this state or shall issue a proclamation that a license issued by the other state is recognized in this state if the attorney general of the State of Texas determines that a background check of each applicant for a license issued by that state is initiated by state or local authorities or an agent of the state or local authorities before the license is issued. For purposes of this subsection, "background check" means a search of the National Crime Information Center database and the Interstate Identification Index maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(c) The attorney general of the State of Texas shall annually:
(1) submit a report to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives listing the states the attorney general has determined qualify for recognition under Subsection (b); and
(2) review the statutes of states that the attorney general has determined do not qualify for recognition under Subsection (b) to determine the changes to their statutes that are necessary to qualify for recognition under that subsection.
(d) The attorney general of the State of Texas shall submit the report required by Subsection (c)(1) not later than January 1 of each calendar year.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 9.05(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 255, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 752, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 915 (H.B. 225), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 915 (H.B. 225), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 915 (H.B. 225), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 437 (H.B. 910), Sec. 18, eff. January 1, 2016.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas
Subchapter H. License to Carry a Handgun
Section 411.1711. Certain Exemptions From Convictions
Section 411.173. Nonresident License
Section 411.1735. Protective Order Designation
Section 411.1741. Voluntary Contribution to Fund for Veterans' Assistance
Section 411.175. Procedures for Submitting Fingerprints
Section 411.176. Review of Application Materials
Section 411.177. Issuance or Denial of License
Section 411.178. Notice to Local Law Enforcement
Section 411.179. Form of License
Section 411.180. Notification of Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of License; Review
Section 411.181. Notice of Change of Information; Duplicate License
Section 411.184. At-Risk Designation
Section 411.184. Training Course for Certain First Responders
Section 411.185. License Renewal Procedure
Section 411.187. Suspension of License
Section 411.1871. Notice of Suspension or Revocation of Certain Licenses
Section 411.188. Handgun Proficiency Requirement
Section 411.1881. Exemption From Instruction for Certain Persons
Section 411.1882. Evidence of Handgun Proficiency for Certain Persons
Section 411.190. Qualified Handgun Instructors and Approved Online Course Providers
Section 411.1901. School Safety Certification for Qualified Handgun Instructors
Section 411.192. Confidentiality of Records
Section 411.193. Statistical Report
Section 411.194. Reduction of Certain Fees Due to Indigency
Section 411.195. Reduction of Certain Fees for Senior Citizens
Section 411.1951. Waiver or Reduction of Fees for Members or Veterans of United States Armed Forces
Section 411.196. Method of Payment
Section 411.198. Law Enforcement Officer Alias Handgun License
Section 411.199. Honorably Retired Peace Officers
Section 411.1991. Peace Officers
Section 411.1992. Former Reserve Law Enforcement Officers
Section 411.1993. County Jailers
Section 411.1994. State Correctional Officers
Section 411.200. Application to Licensed Security Officers
Section 411.201. Active and Retired Judicial Officers
Section 411.202. License a Benefit
Section 411.203. Rights of Employers
Section 411.2031. Carrying of Handguns by License Holders on Certain Campuses
Section 411.204. Notice Required on Certain Premises
Section 411.205. Requirement to Display License
Section 411.206. Seizure of Handgun and License
Section 411.207. Authority of Peace Officer to Disarm
Section 411.208. Limitation of Liability
Section 411.209. Wrongful Exclusion of Handgun License Holder