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seamusTX wrote:We need to be clear about terminology here.

Under Texas law, DUI means driving under the influence. A person under age 21 commits this offense by driving a motor vehicle or operating a boat "while having any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor's system." (Alcoholic Beverage Code 106.041). This is a class C misdemeanor on first offense.

In the Alcoholic Beverage Code, minor is defined as a person under age 21.

IMHO, a simple DUI is not a qualification for a CHL.

DWI means driving while intoxicated. That is at least a class B misdemeanor and a disqualification for a CHL for at least 5 years.

IANAL, etc.

- Jim

hheremtp wrote:true, and to answer your question, NO not eligible. Even though it was at 19, you were sill over the age of 18, which means your records are not sealed. you must wait 5 yrs from the date of disposition of the case. Sorry.

hheremtp wrote:if the person was a minor two years ago they sill would not be eligible for a CHL due to age. You must be 21 to get a CHL, unless you are Military, then it's 18.