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Everything about the Texas License to Carry in one place: the seven-step process, real costs and timelines, the shooting test, eligibility rules, renewal, and where your license is valid. Thirteen instructor-written guides, all current for 2026.
Texas licenses carry through a two-part process: a DPS-certified classroom course (online since 2016) with a written exam, then a 50-round shooting proficiency demonstration with a qualified instructor. After that it's paperwork — the online DPS application, fingerprinting through IdentoGO, and a mailed license, typically 3–8 weeks end to end. Permitless carry didn't replace any of this: the license still buys 35+ state reciprocity, faster gun purchases, and the federal school-zone exemption. The guides below cover every step, fee, and rule in detail.
Thirteen guides, one licensing process. Start wherever your question is — each one links back here.
Related, but outside the licensing process: the August 2026 federal ruling on suppressors and short-barreled rifles is explained in plain English in Can You Buy a Suppressor Without a Tax Stamp Now? The Texas NFA Ruling, Explained, and the changes to the federal purchase form are covered in ATF Form 4473 Changes in 2026.
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