To refine this a bit, Texas state law allows for people 18 - 20 to get a chl who are active military, honorably discharged military or military reserves. IMO, once a person reaches 18, they are an adult in all respects and without limitation. Here is a quote from texas law as posted on the TX dps siteCharles L. Cotton wrote:I understand the concern some campus-carry supporters have about the NRA lawsuits. Here are a couple of talking points I think will help.
People 18 through 20 years old can already;
1. Buy handguns, just not from a dealer;
2. Carry a handgun in their car without a CHL;
2. Get a CHL (active military).
Chas.
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GC §411.172. ELIGIBILITY. (a) A person is eligible for a license to
carry a concealed handgun if the person:
(1) is a legal resident of this state for the six-month period preceding
the date of application under this subchapter or is otherwise eligible for
a license under Section 411.173(a);
(2) is at least 21 years of age;
...
(g) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(2), a person who is at least 18
years of age but not yet 21 years of age is eligible for a license to carry
a concealed handgun if the person:
(1) is a member or veteran of the United States armed forces, including
a member or veteran of the reserves or national guard;
(2) was discharged under honorable conditions, if discharged
from the United States armed forces, reserves, or national guard; and
(3) meets the other eligibility requirements of Subsection (a) except
for the minimum age required by federal law to purchase a handgun.
(h) The issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun to a
person eligible under Subsection (g) does not affect the person's ability
to purchase a handgun or ammunition under federal law.