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Keith B wrote: Unless you have been charged, then I doubt the arrest is going to show on a background check (don't know that for a fact though.) You could be released pending charges and you can be in limbo for awhile unitl the DA decides what they want to do. best bet is if you have been arrested for a Class B or above (or 42.01 violation), but no disposition on the case, you need to get it cleared up and either dropped or found not guilty before you apply for a CHL.

Keith B wrote:

G26ster wrote:
Thanks for your response. A second part of the question would be, "what do arrests have to do with it?" Can you be denied a CHL due to arrests, with no convictions? If not, then it seems asking about convictions would be more relevant.

I always thought you were "innocent until proven guilty in court" Still curious.

Actually, unless the case has been dismissed or a verdict handed down, then they can prohibit you from getting your license if you have a pending Class B or higher, or an offense under TPC 42.01 or equivalent.

GC §411.172. ELIGIBILITY wrote: (4) is not charged with the commission of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or equivalent offense, or of an offense under Section 42.01, Penal Code, or equivalent offense, or of a felony under an information or indictment;

speedsix wrote:

G26ster wrote:I'm just curious how the State of Texas can even ask if you been arrested. I know I couldn't ask that question of a job applicant. I could ask about convictions, but not arrests. Can someone "in the know" explain?

...a concealed carry license is considered a "benefit"...normal privacy does not apply...as part of the application, we sign away normal privacy rights to obtain that benefit...