Texas only cares about Texas money. If it's not owed to a Texas taxing authority, it's not a problem.Defndr90 wrote:Thanks pal. Sorry to have posted a stupid question on this board.Oldgringo wrote:http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; can be your friendDefndr90 wrote:Does anyone know exactly what "adjudicated delinquent" means? Does it mean that it has went through the court system or just a notification you are deliquent in your taxes?chabouk wrote:Even being behind on property taxes won't hinder your CHL unless you've been "adjudicated delinquent".
As an attorney, it is very clear the no one has a final determination of delinquency unless a court has entered a judgment against them and they have either lost all available appeals, or the time to prosecute an appeal has expired. However, DPS does not look at it that way. They take the position that they can contact the taxing authority, or the Texas AG's office for child support, and if they are told the applicant is delinquent, that constitutes a "final determination." However, DPS also takes the position that a person is who delinquent but is paying the arrearage in accordance with an agreement with the taxing authority or AG's office is eligible for a CHL.
I couldn't find any case law on point, but I admit I didn't do a thorough search. I do think DPS would have a very hard time winning that one in court. Every lawyer who passed the bar knows what constitutes a "final determination."
Chas.