TexasCHLforum.com

Charles L. Cotton wrote:

ELB wrote:

safety1 wrote:I like the elimination of fees, it's a step in the right direction.

Concerns - Would this create longer wait times for renewals and first time apps?
I recall in the past when things got "busy" at DPS, they would bring in more workers for processing.
If it becomes a budgeted licensing program item, would this curtail the ability to bring workers in during heavy processing times?.

I might be wrong, but I believe that the DPS licensing program already operates off budget funds and licensing fees go straight to the general fund, not to the DPS.

Correct.

Chas.

Great, my concerns are unfounded
Hope for quick passage!
Thanks guys!

I like the elimination of fees, it's a step in the right direction.

Concerns - Would this create longer wait times for renewals and first time apps?
I recall in the past when things got "busy" at DPS, they would bring in more workers for processing.
If it becomes a budgeted licensing program item, would this curtail the ability to bring workers in during heavy processing times?

Undoubtedly reducing fees would get more LTCs to those in which found it cost prohibitive. More numbers on our
side of the battle, that's a win! On the flip side how many people are forgoing their LTC now, due to cost? If they won't apply
for their LTC due to cost, are they really going to drop the several hundred dollars for a carry gun?
I support SB16 because it does open doors, I just wonder how much it opens them and what the impacts will be to those of
us that are currently LTC'ers at renewal time.