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Texas will honor almost any license. Even NY and CA licenses are valid in Texas despite the lack of mutual respect.

So, there's not much reason for a NONresident to get a Texas license unless they're moving here, visit often, or make a hobby of collecting licenses from different states. Considering the cost and hoops to jump through, even some Texas residents choose to get a license from a state friendlier to concealed carry licenses.

I say vote with your wallet if the boneheadedness bothers you.