Effective Jan. 1, 2016, you
can strap a pistol on your hip, in Texas. "Open Carry"
was passed. But, you still need a CHL (license/permit)
to Open Carry.
There are 2 great alternatives:
Florida and Virginia license/permits.
Both are good in Texas, and about 30 other states.
Florida
Virginia
How long?
7 yrs.
5 yrs.
State
License Fee
$97
$100
Renewal Class
No
No
Class/Training
Cost
$110
$39.95
Written Test
No
Yes Online
Range Test
No
No
Time
2 ½ hrs.
30 Min.
A Texas license is in
NO way, better. A license, is a license.
If you can attend class in Arlington, TX,
then get Florida license ($110) now.
If you can't attend class in Arlington, TX, then get
a Virginia license.
ONLINE. $39.95.
