{"id":96,"date":"2026-05-07T10:40:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dallasrelocationhubs.com\/?p=96"},"modified":"2026-05-10T16:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T16:01:23","slug":"texas-dps-proposes-new-rules-for-licenses-to-carry-guns-heres-what-to-know-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dallasrelocationhubs.com\/?p=96","title":{"rendered":"Texas DPS proposes new rules for licenses to carry guns. Here’s what to know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Texas Department of Public Safety has proposed rule changes that would affect how Texans apply for and renew certain licenses, including handgun carry licenses.At the center of the proposal: Applicants would need to submit proof of eligibility under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, a federal law that limits certain public benefits to U.S. citizens and specific categories of lawfully present noncitizens.<\/p>

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While Texans can still apply for a license to carry, state law allows most adults to carry handguns without one, a policy known as permitless carry. The proposed changes would apply to those who still seek a license.\u00a0Documents to prove eligibility could include:<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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* REAL ID-compliant driver\u2019s license or ID* U.S. passport* Foreign passport with visa and I-94* Birth certificate* Certificate of naturalization or citizenship* Permanent resident card (green card)* Other federal immigration documentsThe requirement would apply to both new applications and renewals, according to the proposal.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

Who else would be affected<\/h2><\/div>

The proposed rules extend beyond handgun licenses and would also apply to several DPS-regulated licenses and certifications, including:* Handgun instructor certifications* Private security licenses and registrations* Ignition interlock device vendors* Other regulatory programs overseen by DPSApplicants in those categories would also need to meet the same federal eligibility requirements.<\/p>

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