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Lost CHL

Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:36 pm
by Doorman
Ok I did the stupid thing of setting my wallet on top of my jeep while I was changing out of my hunting gear and now it's between Houston & Beorne.
What Now! I closed all the credit cards, got that covered. I can't find anything on line as to what I do about my CHL. Please Help!

Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:43 pm
by txman
http://www.texasonline.state.tx.us/NASA ... ctTask.jsp

Update or Replace License (Change Address, Replace Lost/Stolen License
try that

Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:47 pm
by cbr600
Click on the Replace Lost/Stolen License link at http://www.texasonline.state.tx.us/NASA ... ctTask.jsp

Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:52 pm
by longtooth
mom had her purse stolen a yr & half ago. Took her about 10days to get her DL replaced & nearly 30 for her CHL.
No gun in the purse.

Thanks

Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:57 pm
by Doorman
This should be fun as my DL was also in the wallet.

Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 6:31 pm
by longtooth
Yep. That was the case here too.

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 11:42 am
by Kalrog
Add me to the list - just happened this morning. My saddle bags came off of my bicycle. Good thing I only on-body carry.

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:06 pm
by Kalrog
As a follow up... I assume that I cannot legally carry until I have both replaced? And that I am in technical violation today...

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:41 pm
by seamusTX
PC §46.15. NONAPPLICABILITY.
(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:
(6) is carrying a concealed handgun and a valid license issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, to carry a concealed handgun of the same category as the handgun the person is carrying;
So if you don't have a license, you're committing UCW.

Now, I've been told that the police can look up whether you have a CHL. If you have a photocopy of your DL and CHL and some other ID like a passport, a nice police officer might let you go.

Otherwise, when your trial date comes up, I would expect the judge to let you off.

- Jim

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:11 pm
by Lumberjack98
Doh!

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:22 pm
by WarHawk-AVG
seamusTX wrote:
PC §46.15. NONAPPLICABILITY.
(b) Section 46.02 does not apply to a person who:
(6) is carrying a concealed handgun and a valid license issued under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, to carry a concealed handgun of the same category as the handgun the person is carrying;
So if you don't have a license, you're committing UCW.

Now, I've been told that the police can look up whether you have a CHL. If you have a photocopy of your DL and CHL and some other ID like a passport, a nice police officer might let you go.

Otherwise, when your trial date comes up, I would expect the judge to let you off.

- Jim
**cough** Chuck Rosenthal *cough**

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:31 pm
by seamusTX
Molon_labe wrote:
seamusTX wrote: I would expect the judge to let you off.
**cough** Chuck Rosenthal *cough**
He can bring charges, but he can't force a judge to rule the way he wants.

I don't know of any of the people who were arrested for car carry who went to trial.

This situation is much like driving without your driver license. It's technically illegal, but most cops will let you off, and AFAIK, judges always do.

- Jim

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:14 pm
by Kalrog
Now if only I had memorized my CHL number. DL number I got, but...

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:20 pm
by seamusTX
Kalrog wrote:Now if only I had memorized my CHL number.
Did you keep a copy of your application? The application number is the CHL number.

- Jim

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:48 pm
by Kalrog
seamusTX wrote:Did you keep a copy of your application? The application number is the CHL number.

- Jim
I sure did, but that isn't with me at work. And I have moved since then. Chances of finding anything post move are much less.