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by C-dub
Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Would You Tell?
Replies: 41
Views: 9124

Re: Would You Tell?

Nutcracker wrote:
kw5kw wrote:
Lynyrd wrote:
C-dub wrote:
Lynyrd wrote:Having your LTC is no secret from any LEO.
Why do you think this?
If they run your DL# it will show them immediately that you have your LTC. Or at least that's what I've been told.
This is true, every time a LEO runs your DL your LTC information/ status is also returned.
That may be a good reason to get a license from a reciprocal state if you like your privacy. It doesn't sound like DPS is following the law by notifying Texas LTC to whom they disclosed their license status. It doesn't sound like they're teaching the law regarding 30.06 notice, much less 30.07 notice requirements. How can Texans trust DPS when we know they willfully ignore the law with impunity?

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
If you're stopped and they're running your DL and you haven't shown them your LTC by now, when they discover it you'll be notified pretty quickly. You won't have to wait for the mail either.
by C-dub
Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:15 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Would You Tell?
Replies: 41
Views: 9124

Re: Would You Tell?

Mike S wrote:
C-dub wrote:
Lynyrd wrote:
C-dub wrote:
Lynyrd wrote:Having your LTC is no secret from any LEO.
Why do you think this?
If they run your DL# it will show them immediately that you have your LTC. Or at least that's what I've been told.
Yes, but only if they have a need to do that. I have not had any LEO "run" my DL in a very long time. The fact that I have a CHL, now LTC, has been a secret from every LEO I've had contact with in the last 15 years except those I had to show it to to get into the Texas State Fair.

The state has even made it difficult for LE to obtain the identification or information of those that have LTCs by not making that available to them unless there is a need. They can't just look it up because they want to and that's the way it should be. So, in that regard, it is a secret from LE.
Not according to the Govt Code. It's only a secret if they don't ask. Not sure if / how many agencies actually ask, but I have no worries about it as long as it remains not available under the Open Records Act. I don't know lots of LEO's, but the handful I've discussed the topic of LTC with have been very supportive. Even heard the phrase that "When seconds count, we're still minutes away..." from more than one LEO.
Mike S, thank you for that reminder. It seems like I was confusing the closure of the open records request thing and thinking that LE also had to have a warrant or something to get this information when not part of some other type of legal request.

Lynyrd, you have my sincere apologies for doubting you. It is clear that I was confused on the issue.
by C-dub
Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:50 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Would You Tell?
Replies: 41
Views: 9124

Re: Would You Tell?

Lynyrd wrote:
C-dub wrote:
Lynyrd wrote:Having your LTC is no secret from any LEO.
Why do you think this?
If they run your DL# it will show them immediately that you have your LTC. Or at least that's what I've been told.
Yes, but only if they have a need to do that. I have not had any LEO "run" my DL in a very long time. The fact that I have a CHL, now LTC, has been a secret from every LEO I've had contact with in the last 15 years except those I had to show it to to get into the Texas State Fair.

The state has even made it difficult for LE to obtain the identification or information of those that have LTCs by not making that available to them unless there is a need. They can't just look it up because they want to and that's the way it should be. So, in that regard, it is a secret from LE.
by C-dub
Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:03 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Would You Tell?
Replies: 41
Views: 9124

Re: Would You Tell?

Lynyrd wrote:Having your LTC is no secret from any LEO.
Why do you think this?

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