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mrgreentie wrote:Good afternoon,

I am moving from Florida to Texas.

I am a Florida concealed carry permit holder since 2008. What are the rules surrounding moving to Texas and legally concealing a handgun with my Florida permit?

Hi and welcome. A good place to start is here. It is a primer and if you are more academically inclined go to http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/, you can search for terms and specific codes and sections. I have always cross checked the CHL handbook against the full codes cited. Speaking of which the DPS' CHL site is here.

Do I need to get a TX permit?

Yes. There are things such as the GFSZ exception that do not apply unless you have a permit from the state of residence. Also, should you return to Florida for a visit, Texas' CHL is honored there.

Will my Florida permit allow me to carry in the absence of a Texas permit even though I'll be residing in Texas?

Certainly, to a point. FWIW and if IIRC there is a time that you must reside in Texas before you can get the resident permit, something like 90 days. Others may have a correction or more definitive info.

At what point do I legally have to have a Texas permit to continue to legally conceal carry a handgun? Or, can I continue to renew and use my Florida permit?

See all of the above and let me reiterate, there are limits to what you can do in Texas with a Florida permit such as the GFSZ (Gun Free School Zone) exceptions. Also, should there be a lapse between your Florida Permit expiration and the issue of your Texas CHL, MPA allows you to carry in your vehicle without a license provided the weapon is not in plain sight.

Thanks, in advance, for any information you can provide.

Your welcome and welcome to the most informative forum I know of.