The law gave rise to a completely new bureaucracy inside of DPS, so it's kind of expensive to run. As government agencies go, it's been a pretty good one. The staff actually supports the concealed handgun legislation and has been instrumental in modifying and reforming the law over the past several legislative sessions. Just recently, they've simplified the procedure for certifying a range for qualification.
I don't know that the expense of the thing was done to keep the number of applicants down. If so, it was probably the anti-gun people in the legislature that set high fees. The expense may be one reason why the average Texas CHL holders are a few years older than some of the other states. The younger people are less likely to have the gelt necessary to get set up with a gun and license and the training course.
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- Fri Dec 24, 2004 11:25 pm
- Forum: 2005 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: Extending the license term.
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- Fri Dec 24, 2004 1:30 pm
- Forum: 2005 Texas Legislative Session
- Topic: Extending the license term.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 21769
Extending the license term.
One major proposal is to extend the licenses from four to five years. This will probably be do-able as several other states have five year licenses.
Rodney Ellis is going to try to extend the provision for unlicensed carry in motor homes/recreational vehicles to all vehicles.
It would be useful to extend the instructors certifications from two years to four years. Such a measure might free up some money for reduced license fees. It would also decrease or delay the turn over in certified instructors.
Rodney Ellis is going to try to extend the provision for unlicensed carry in motor homes/recreational vehicles to all vehicles.
It would be useful to extend the instructors certifications from two years to four years. Such a measure might free up some money for reduced license fees. It would also decrease or delay the turn over in certified instructors.