Attend four to six hours of classroom training, and pass the written and firearm proficiency exams (unless not required due to a special condition application). Submit supporting documents including the Certificate of Training (LTC-100 or LTC-101) and all other documents listed in your receipt or email.
HB 1927 (87th Leg. Session, 2021) — Relating to carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm. House Bill 1927 l removed the requirement to have a license to carry in order to carry a handgun in Texas.
The Legal Framework Around Form 4473 When a potential firearm buyer visits a gun store or a licensed firearm dealer, they are required to complete this form. It's important to note that the form cannot be completed at home. It must be filled out at the FFL premise or other designated location.
Firearm Prohibitions in Texas Under federal law, people are generally prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they have been convicted of a felony or some domestic violence misdemeanors, or if they are subject to certain court orders related to domestic violence or a serious mental condition.
As of 2021, Texas law no longer requires people to have a license to carry (LTC) to carry a handgun in most public places. Texans can still get a license to carry if they wish. See the Texas State Law Library page for more.
Texas doesn't have a waiting period for gun purchases. Purchases through a federally licensed gun dealer will lead to a criminal background check that verifies that the buyer can own a gun.
Get your Texas LTC in 3 steps. Study the $49.95 course and pass the online test. After completing the online course, you will receive an LTC-104 certificate that you will take to the in-person test.