Concealed Handgun Licensing

Welcome to the Concealed Handgun Licensing & Instructor Certification Site.

You can apply for a new license or instructor certificate, renew a license or instructor certification, resume a previous uncompleted application session, check the status of a completed application or change your address. Before you begin a new transaction, you must be at least 21 years of age (18 years of age if you qualify as a honorably discharged veteran or active member of the United States armed forces including a member or veteran of the reserves or national guard), and have the following:

  • Your Social Security Number
  • Your Texas Driver License or Texas Identification card
  • A valid credit card
    (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express)

All CHL fees are non-refundable.

If you are ready to proceed, click CONTINUE. If you need further information, select one of the links to the right.
 
TXDPS CHL Home Page


For assistance in completing the information required, please contact DPS at 1-800-224-5744 or email at chl@txdps.state.tx.us
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