Texas permit requirements

Official-source summary. Missing rules are shown as unconfirmed, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry

Permit currently issued

Yes

Issuance structure

Shall Issue

Issuing level

State

Minimum age

Training

Not confirmed — check with your state

Live fire

Required

Application fee

Not confirmed — check with your state

Permit term

5 years

Source: Texas DPS Handgun Licensing — source page checked 2026-07-30

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