first renewal

[rm9792]

I have been poking around on the DPS site and cant find out when i need to start the renewal process. I expire 8/21/11. I have gathered that I have to actually takethe class but thats it.

[Barbi Q]

I think my instructor said you can apply up to six months in advance.

[billv]

Check the Renewal Section in the Concealed Handgun Laws - http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/InternetFo ... CHL-16.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Has all the info you need to know.

[rm9792]

Thanks, somehow I missed that.

[cougartex]

You will get a letter from DPS about six months before your CHL expires.

Renewal class can be taken within six months of expiration date or up to one year after expiration date.

[gdanaher]

No sooner than the end of February, apply on line. Once you pay on line you can print out a single bar coded sheet. Take the class and send the original CHL100 form along with the bar coded sheet to Austin. That's it. Simple.

[Smokewagon]

I got the letter, did the renewal process online and paid the fee. I've signed up for a class in March. I'm wondering though, if the state will send out a new handbook. I know there have been at least a couple of changes since 2006.

[Justin Franklin]

I got the letter, did the renewal process online and paid the fee. I've signed up for a class in March. I'm wondering though, if the state will send out a new handbook. I know there have been at least a couple of changes since 2006.

The books are no longer mailed out. The books are now available for purchase for $5.00 plus tax.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/internetfo ... ing/G.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[gdanaher]

You can download the book from the DPS web page. I printed out a couple copies, bound them, and have them at the house and in the car for reference. Just never know when you need some light reading material!

[Smokewagon]

Thanks! I appreciate the info.