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We should advise our clients to renew before their CHL expires, at least 30 days. They should get their new license before their birthday. That way, there will be no lapse in ability to concealed carry.

If they procrastinate, they should still attempt to renew. (I would NOT call DPS and ask, just do it.) At some point, someone may decide that they have to follow the law. Then, they will write the renewals that were late and charge them for an initial license (if there is an increase) and require a CHL 100 and prints.

I see no down side to trying to renew late. If the DPS software allows/accepts you payment (at the 50% discount), you should be good to go.

If they want a new CHL-100 and prints, they will write you.

I doubt it would delay your license being issued by much. Especially since they are issuing license w/i a month now instead of taking 6 months to a year.

18 years from now, I'll be dead. :)`

The grace period will probably continue until some anti-gun group or politician sues DPS. Or get the AG to issue an opinion.

IIRC, Charles said he thought that DPS wanted to offer a grace period but a literally reading (his) says it has to be renewed before expiration.

I doubt if the legislators wanted to do away w/the grace period.

DPS 'may' try to follow the intent of the lege and continue to allow. They may not.

CHL's who expired before 9/1 (and renewed online) 'may' have a grace period. People that expired before 9/1 and have NOT yet renewed online, may have a grace period.

I'd like to see something official from DPS in writing.

Right now, I recommend renewing before expiration. If you have missed the deadline, I'd 'assume' there is still a grace period until notified otherwise.

What's your source Infoman?

I've figured the DPS might grant a grace period. I don't think the intent of the legislation was to do away w/grace periods.

After all, if they let us get away w/o being NRA certified for 18 years, what's 12 months? :)

Personally, I'm still confused over the grace period. I think the best approach is to renew online and mail the bar code/checklist. If they want a CHL-100, additional money and/or prints, they will write you.

I received this from DPS:


CHL-100/Course Exemption

The 83rd Texas Legislature, House Bill 48 renewal requirements became effective September 1st, 2013 for CHL holders. This change eliminates the requirements for CHL holders to complete a renewal course, or demonstrate proficiency, in order to renew the license. This change is in effect and therefore, the online checklist item, requesting a CHL-100 is no longer required. Renewal applicants are exempt from course requirements and do not need to send a CHL-100. The department’s web application will be updated soon to reflect this change. This new law will include renewal applicants that completed the online application prior to September 1st, 2013. Once the online renewal process is completed the department is requesting a copy of the barcode application checklist sent by visiting our web page at Contact Us or fax to (512)424-7284.