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srothstein wrote:Penal Code chapter 12 also says all penal laws enacted after the date of the Penal Code enactment are classified according to the code and all offenses are either felonies or misdemeanors.

But failure to display is not part of the Penal Code. It's part of the Texas Government Code dealing with the DPS.

Since no penalty is specified, it logically follows that the penalty for GC §411.205 is no worse than the penalty for GC §411.204.
Or the penalty for GC §411.177 time limit violations.

As long as you're in your car or on your own property or hunting, it shouldn't be a problem. Just like someone with no CHL.

Walking or riding a bicycle in public? I suggest carrying your plastic if you're carrying a gun. The additional weight penalty is insignificant.

As always, your mileage may vary, and concealed means concealed.

The change removed the penalty in GC 411 for failure to display CHL and ID when a peace officer or magistrate asks for ID.

It didn't change the "carrying a concealed handgun and a valid license" language for "NONAPPLICABILITY" in PC 46.15.
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IANAL

mkosmo wrote:A LEO buddy of mine warned me not to test this. If a CHL fails to produce to him, he was told to book them with UCW. He said the Harris County DA will take the charge, and most judges here would likely convict you.

The way 46.15 is written, if they're not carrying their CHL plastic, they're in the same boat as someone without a CHL.