Moving from Colorado to Texas

[gdanaher]

The seering sun of Houston begins in May and lasts until October. August Houston heat is just arriving but it lasts at least through September. The job you secured in Houston must be a hum-dinger to convince you to like that stuff! There is a reason why freeway traffic out of Houston is always heavier than inbound traffic going south......

anyway, welcome to Texas, and when you have time, discover the rest of paradise.

[mewalke]

You could look into a non-resident permit Texas honors that is quick and easy, just to tide you over until you have time get the TX CHL. I don't know which that would be, but I am sure someone could point you that direction.

Welcome to Texas

Thanks for the welcome and the suggestion!

The only possibility i see would be applying for the Utah non resident license. When I took my course in CO the instructor was also licensed for UT and he dropped in a few items that UT requires. This gave me a cert for both CO and UT. I never pursued the UT CHL becuase i didnt see the need. But for the time it would take to get the UT license, I might as well go for the TX license right away. Also, being a law abiding citizen, I need to register myself in TX within 30 (or was it 90?) days of moving.

Having moved to Texas just over 6 months ago, I think is 90 days for a driver's license and 30 days to register your vehicle in Texas.

I would just get the TX driver's license right away so you can apply for a resident TX CHL. Much easier that way.

[SewTexas]

Hey and welcome, we lived in CO Springs for a few years, just after we moved back one of my friends followed us, she was a long time CO resident, she loves it here...I'll never really understand it, I loved the weather

the short class for the CHL starts in Sept, so, get your DL, sched your class and you should be fine. We hated having to send our licences back so quickly, so we sort of delayed getting our DL's until everything was lined up...gotta do what ya gotta do.

[Pecos]

Welcome to Texas & the Forum!

Give it 2 years then tell us how you like the weather!!!!

[RoyGBiv]

For anyone that might read this thread in the future......

If you are certain you'll be moving to TX and your current home state does not offer non-resident licenses......

Get yourself a TX Non-resident CHL BEFORE you move.
You'll be down here looking for a house or apartment before the move, right?
Take the class and apply for non-res CHL. Then when you arrive, send in the updated paperwork to convert to a resident CHL (I think it's a $25 fee).
And note that after 1-Sept-13, the TX CHL class is reduced to 4-6 hours from the current 8-10 hours.

To the OP.... Welcome.!

[Mel]

For anyone that might read this thread in the future......
If you are certain you'll be moving to TX and your current home state does not offer non-resident licenses......
Get yourself a TX Non-resident CHL BEFORE you move.
You'll be down here looking for a house or apartment before the move, right?
Take the class and apply for non-res CHL. Then when you arrive, send in the updated paperwork to convert to a resident CHL (I think it's a $25 fee).
And note that after 1-Sept-13, the TX CHL class is reduced to 4-6 hours from the current 8-10 hours.
To the OP.... Welcome.!

I believe the current class time is 10-15 hrs. A moot point next month.

[Mel]

Welcome to Texas & the Forum!

Give it 2 years then tell us how you like the weather!!!!

I've lived in Texas for over 70 years and still enjoy the weather. Sometimes is gets a little warm like the summer of 2008, but that's what vacations are for.

[longhorn86]

And note that after 1-Sept-13, the TX CHL class is reduced to 4-6 hours from the current 8-10 hours.

Something to consider on this, DPS seems to be fairly caught up with processing applications recently. My wife got her plastic 18 days after submitting paperwork electronically.

I would suspect they may fall behind again in September after the onslaught of applicants waiting for the shorter class. So if one can stand a long day in class now, it may avoid a long wait later.

[The Dude]

And note that after 1-Sept-13, the TX CHL class is reduced to 4-6 hours from the current 8-10 hours.

Something to consider on this, DPS seems to be fairly caught up with processing applications recently. My wife got her plastic 18 days after submitting paperwork electronically.

I would suspect they may fall behind again in September after the onslaught of applicants waiting for the shorter class. So if one can stand a long day in class now, it may avoid a long wait later.

Ask yourself if you would rather sit in class an extra 5 hours or sit by the mailbox an extra 5 weeks.

[kjolly]

I may be joining this discussion a little late.

When submitting your State Application you need to wait until after Sept 1st to take the 4+ hour course. If you submit before the effective date of the new law you still have to take the 10 hour class.

[Rhino1]

Welcome to Freedom. I highly suggest waiting until after Sept 1 and taking your class from Charles Cotton. He has been involved in the legislative side of concealed carry in Texas since its inception. He knows the entire corporate history and his class is very interesting in what can be a dry subject. I took my initial class at a local community college. It was adequate and felt that I was we'll informed of the subject. When it came time for my renewal, I took the class from Charles. Renewal were only required to do the second half of the class but choice to do the whole class because a friend was taking the initial class. I had no regrets.
I imagine it will be the same when the class goes to 4 hours plus range time. The good news is our renewals will be on-line without any class required starting in Sept. You won't have to worry about that for five years.