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texasmike wrote:

TexasCajun wrote:A person visiting from out of state would have an out of state driver's license. In most cases, the DL and the CHL would match. During routine traffic stops, I've been asked if the address on my license is correct (it alwasy is as I've usually begun the paperwork to change the address before I've moved). So establishing where someone lives isn't that difficult.

For most situations, I agree, it is not difficult to tell where someone "lives." But difficult situations do arise. For example, assume someone from Lake Charles (LA) is going through a separation and goes to live with a family member in Beaumont while trying to figure out his next step in life. The house that he owns, as well as his immediate family, are in Louisiana. But he's moved out and is staying with someone in Texas. It may be a temporary visit, or it may be permanent, depending on what he decides to do next. At what point is he domiciled in Texas? At what point does he need to get a Texas CHL?

2firfun50 wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:I don't like this bill and I don't want it to pass. The fact that Lon Burnam is rated F is the best thing we have going for us. That said, requiring Texans to have a Texas CHL will not impact reciprocity. In fact, a few states have already passed such legislation and more are going to do so as time goes on. We can thank those like the online Virginia instructor/class for this bill being filed again.

The best approach is to remove the incentives to get out of state licenses like reducing the time required for the initial CHL and removing successfully completed deferred adjudications from the definition of "conviction."

Chas.

In addition, make it as easy to transfer your qualifying CHL to a Texas CHL relatively pain free. No 10 hr class, no fingerprints, etc.

The Annoyed Man wrote:

TexasCajun wrote:As onerous as our CHL process seems to be (as compared to other states), I say that if you are a Texas resident, then you should have a Texas CHL. But I don't agree with entrenching that sentiment into law. If there were substantial issues with the qualifications for a state issuing non-resident carry licenses, then that could be easitly be handled through reciprocity. In other words, if the AG believes that simply mailing in a fee to get the non-resident license is too lenient, then simply refuse to recognize the non-resident license without affecting the reciprocity of the resident license.

Isn't that the governor's decision, not the AG's?

31. Does Texas recognize all Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHL) issued by other states?
No. Under the statute, Texas may enter into either reciprocity or a unilateral agreement recognizing a concealed handgun license issued by another state. The Texas Attorney General’s office evaluates other state’s CHL programs to determine if it is appropriate for Texas to participate in reciprocity or unilateral agreements. Upon recommendation by the Texas Attorney General, the Governor may sign a reciprocity agreement or issue a unilateral proclamation. Reciprocal agreements and unilateral proclamations can be found on our