With the exception of military service members, most folks accepting employment in another state are considered to be establishing residency and are required to change DL and vehicle tags to the new state of residency.Ramok wrote: I am relocating to Florida next week and will be on work assignment for 2-3 years. I have a few questions about how this affects my CHL.
I want to keep my Texas residency as I intend on moving back after this assignment. My parents are letting me use their Texas address as my residence on record, and they will forward any documents to me. When I get to FL, do I need to submit a change of address to the DPS for the CHL, or will I be fine as long as I have a Texas residence?
Something else to note: My TX drivers license is expiring this December so I will be renewing with a FL drivers license.
Usually you are given 30 days to make these changes.
The advice to make frequent visits back to Texas may not "hold water". Contact a CHL instructor and ask him to see if he can get any answers from DPS as a "hypothetical".
If I am correct here is what you could do: Your CHL fee is not refundable in any case so see if you can convert to non resident type after your move (originally the TX non res permit was reserved for folks from states that did not issue any).
When you have changed to Florida DL apply for FL permit which is recognized here in Texas (at present even for Texas resident). Save your Texas training certificate as FL recognized mine for my non resident Concealed Weapon Permit.
Good luck, your situation is a bit complex.
Now if you are active duty military, the "home of record" thing will work for you as that is is covered in Federal law.