misplaced license

[chl-dawg]

so when i was getting ready to go to work i couldn't find my wallet , which of course contained my LTC :/
i did a quick search in the house and i couldn't find it so there is a possibility that its lost. I had to leave quick to work as i was running late..

so i know i can report the loss on the DPS site but what does this mean until i get my new license? am i able to carry? luckily i do have a picture of the license so i can print them but i am not sure if that is acceptable if i get stopped by a LEO.

any input or recommendation would be helpful. hopefully ( crossing my fingers) its misplaced in the house and can find it but just trying to think a head.

[Scott B.]

Don't carry w/ out it. You have 30 days to request a new one. Sooner the better. They'll actually get it out pretty quickly < 2 weeks when I had requested a replacement.

[chl-dawg]

Don't carry w/ out it. You have 30 days to request a new one. Sooner the better. They'll actually get it out pretty quickly < 2 weeks when I had requested a replacement.

thanks !
I should be able to store my firearm in my lockbox at least in my car though right?

[Scott B.]

Don't carry w/ out it. You have 30 days to request a new one. Sooner the better. They'll actually get it out pretty quickly < 2 weeks when I had requested a replacement.

thanks !
I should be able to store my firearm in my lockbox at least in my car though right?

You're covered under the 'motorist protection act there. Has to be concealed from view.

PC §46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not:
(1) on the person’s own premises or premises under the person’s control; or
(2) inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person’s control.
(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person’s control at any time in which:
(1) the handgun is in plain view, unless the person is licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, and the handgun is carried in a shoulder or belt holster; or
(2) the person is:
(A) engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor that is a violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic or boating;
(B) prohibited by law from possessing a firearm; or
(C) a member of a criminal street gang, as defined by Section 71.01.
(a-2) For purposes of this section, “premises” includes real property and a recreational vehicle that is being used as living quarters, regardless of whether that use is temporary or permanent. In this subsection, “recreational vehicle” means a motor vehicle primarily designed as temporary living quarters or a vehicle that contains temporary living quarters and is designed to be towed by a motor vehicle. The term includes a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, motor home, and horse trailer with living quarters.
(a-3) For purposes of this section, “watercraft” means any boat, motorboat, vessel, or personal watercraft, other than a seaplane on water, used or capable of being used for transportation on water.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the offense is committed on any premises licensed or issued a permit by this state for the sale of alcoholic beverages.

[chl-dawg]

Don't carry w/ out it. You have 30 days to request a new one. Sooner the better. They'll actually get it out pretty quickly < 2 weeks when I had requested a replacement.

thanks !
I should be able to store my firearm in my lockbox at least in my car though right?

You're covered under the 'motorist protection act there. Has to be concealed from view.

PC §46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not:
(1) on the person’s own premises or premises under the person’s control; or
(2) inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person’s control.
(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person’s control at any time in which:
(1) the handgun is in plain view, unless the person is licensed to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, and the handgun is carried in a shoulder or belt holster; or
(2) the person is:
(A) engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor that is a violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic or boating;
(B) prohibited by law from possessing a firearm; or
(C) a member of a criminal street gang, as defined by Section 71.01.
(a-2) For purposes of this section, “premises” includes real property and a recreational vehicle that is being used as living quarters, regardless of whether that use is temporary or permanent. In this subsection, “recreational vehicle” means a motor vehicle primarily designed as temporary living quarters or a vehicle that contains temporary living quarters and is designed to be towed by a motor vehicle. The term includes a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, motor home, and horse trailer with living quarters.
(a-3) For purposes of this section, “watercraft” means any boat, motorboat, vessel, or personal watercraft, other than a seaplane on water, used or capable of being used for transportation on water.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the offense is committed on any premises licensed or issued a permit by this state for the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Thank you for the helpful info !
luckily i found my wallet lastnight so i am back 'whole' again hahah.

[Scott B.]

Glad you found it. It's a such a pain to cancel/replace all that stuff.