Texas permit renewal

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Window opens

6 months before expiry

Grace period

12 months after expiry

Refresher training

Not required

Renewal fee

Reported: $40.00 renewal fee ($0.00 for active/veteran military). Confirm at the source

New term

5 years

If you miss the window

A new application is required

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: Texas Department of Public Safety

Source: Texas DPS Handgun Licensing — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Texas

The issuing agency is Texas Department of Public Safety.

You can start a renewal 6 months before expiry. The grace period is 12 months after expiry. No refresher training is required to renew. A renewed permit lasts 5 years. If you miss the window, a new application is required.

We found no Texas rule that lets you keep carrying on an expired permit while a renewal is pending, so renew before the date on your card. To replace a lost or stolen Texas permit, the request can be made online. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 30 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Texas DPS Handgun Licensing · Reciprocity: where a Texas permit is honored

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