Texas Statutes
Subchapter H. License to Carry a Handgun
Section 411.173. Nonresident License

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(a-1) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 915, Sec. 4, eff.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

Texas Statutes

Government Code

Title 4 - Executive Branch

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 411.171. Definitions

Section 411.1711. Certain Exemptions From Convictions

Section 411.172. Eligibility

Section 411.173. Nonresident License

Section 411.1735. Protective Order Designation

Section 411.174. Application

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 411.182. Notice

Section 411.183. Expiration

Section 411.184. At-Risk Designation

Section 411.184. Training Course for Certain First Responders

Section 411.185. License Renewal Procedure

Section 411.186. Revocation

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 411.191. Review of Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of Certification as Qualified Handgun Instructor or Approved Online Course Provider

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 411.1953. Reduction of Fees for Community Supervision and Corrections Department Officers and Juvenile Probation Officers

Section 411.1954. Waiver of Certain Fees for Certain Applicants Who Hold Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification

Section 411.196. Method of Payment

Section 411.197. Rules

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 411.2032. Transportation and Storage of Firearms and Ammunition by License Holders in Private Vehicles 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