Sec. 411.1741. VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION TO FUND FOR VETERANS' ASSISTANCE. (a) When a person applies for an original or renewal license to carry a handgun under this subchapter, the person may make a voluntary contribution in any amount to the fund for veterans' assistance established by Section 434.017.
(b) The department shall:
(1) include space on the first page of each application for an original or renewal license to carry a handgun that allows a person applying for an original or renewal license to carry a handgun to indicate the amount that the person is voluntarily contributing to the fund; and
(2) provide an opportunity for the person to contribute to the fund during the application process for an original or renewal license to carry a handgun on the department's Internet website.
(c) The department shall send any contribution made under this section to the comptroller for deposit in the state treasury to the credit of the fund for veterans' assistance not later than the 14th day of each month. Before sending the money to the fund, the department may deduct money equal to the amount of reasonable expenses for administering this section.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 821 (H.B. 3710), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1369 (H.B. 4428), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
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