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I don't think it fails as an analogy in either respect. Both licenses provide you with a privilege to do something in public areas, drive a motor vehicle, and carry a concealed weapon. Yes there are additional requirements for registration for vehicles that doesn't exist with firearms - but you don't need a registered vehicle to obtain a drivers license - so they aren't the same issue.

And as far as accepting another state's driver's license without any additional exams, they could easily do the same with a CHL for states that TX already recognizes reciprocity with. This bill doesn't do that - but that just means the bill is bad and needs to be revised.

I really don't see an issue with the general idea that - if you are a legal resident of Texas, you eventually have to obtain a Texas CHL and can't carry forever on a different state's CHL.

You have only 30 days to get your car registered, however. I wonder if they accept out of state licenses with proof of insurance from the last state?

They do. Just went through this a few months ago.

A quick edit/clarification: They accept out of state licenses for registration but you must have in-state insurance. And it doesn't count if it is the same umbrella company (i.e. State Farm), it has to be from a local Texas agency.

To be honest I'm not surprised at a move like this. Reciprocity was originally intended for people travelling or visiting another state, not for someone who lives in Texas but wants a cheaper license with fewer requirements. Compare it to a driver's license. Texas recognizes other states' licenses unless you establish residency here - then you have 90 days (I think) to obtain a Texas drivers' license. Otherwise you can be charged with a misdemeanor

That being said I don't support the bill.