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1. Yes. You must take the Texas class, in Texas. Most of the class covers Texas law, so being an NRA instructor is irrelevant, and anyway the shooting test is easier than Sunday morning.

2. Yes. You must do electronic fingerprints from the sole source now.

3. Paperwork from the court saying no records were found for your wife should be good enough.

4. I can't help you there. Bipolar is on the list of disqualifying diagnoses, unless you get a doctor's note. Will your current psychiatrist write a letter for you?

5. I think most people don't consult a lawyer but that's up to you.