texas yankee wrote:TSA refused to accept my Texas CHL a while back - after a while, a TSA guy told me that the issues was that with the CHL, the picture was provided by me and mailed in, versus taken at the DL office as with driver licenses.
Hmmm. The photo in my CHL is exactly the same used on my DL.
It probably has more to do with the upgraded requirements for DLs. I forget the name of the law, but if a state doesn't comply, those DL holders won't be able to use them for TSA ID purposes.
Yes, you are correct. It's called REAL ID, which requires enhanced features for security.
Had just posted about that in another thread here a couple of days ago. I checked on it since then as well and with TSA the issue is ONLY because the CHL hasn't been evaluated for REAL ID requirements. The picture is identical to your DL because it is the same photo, taken from the DPS database. And also consider that you send a passport photo in with your application. Perhaps it hasn't always been that way but it has been for at least awhile.
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My State Rep Hubert won't tell me his position on HB560. How about yours?
texas yankee wrote:TSA refused to accept my Texas CHL a while back - after a while, a TSA guy told me that the issues was that with the CHL, the picture was provided by me and mailed in, versus taken at the DL office as with driver licenses.
now see, that, actually, makes a little bit of sense.
Would if it was true
I am not a lawyer. This is NOT legal advice.! Nothing tempers idealism quite like the cold bath of reality.... SQLGeek
texas yankee wrote:TSA refused to accept my Texas CHL a while back - after a while, a TSA guy told me that the issues was that with the CHL, the picture was provided by me and mailed in, versus taken at the DL office as with driver licenses.
now see, that, actually, makes a little bit of sense.
Would if it was true
You have me interested. What is untrue? I know I sent my picture in and my DL and CHL have different pictures.
texas yankee wrote:TSA refused to accept my Texas CHL a while back - after a while, a TSA guy told me that the issues was that with the CHL, the picture was provided by me and mailed in, versus taken at the DL office as with driver licenses.
now see, that, actually, makes a little bit of sense.
Would if it was true
You have me interested. What is untrue? I know I sent my picture in and my DL and CHL have different pictures.
Not sure when you got yours, but that is NO longer true. Meaning, that if you apply for a resident TX CHL, as of 6/18/2013 they will only use your DL or ID card photo.
June 18, 2013
Passport-Style Photos
For security purposes and processing efficiency, DPS is now utilizing the Texas Driver License or ID Card photo on file for Concealed Handgun Licenses. The CHL-6 (Photo Holder) is only required to be submitted by applicants who hold an out of state Driver License or Identification Card.
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My State Rep Hubert won't tell me his position on HB560. How about yours?
texas yankee wrote:TSA refused to accept my Texas CHL a while back - after a while, a TSA guy told me that the issues was that with the CHL, the picture was provided by me and mailed in, versus taken at the DL office as with driver licenses.
now see, that, actually, makes a little bit of sense.
Would if it was true
You have me interested. What is untrue? I know I sent my picture in and my DL and CHL have different pictures.
Not sure when you got yours, but that is NO longer true. Meaning, that if you apply for a resident TX CHL, as of 6/18/2013 they will only use your DL or ID card photo.
June 18, 2013
Passport-Style Photos
For security purposes and processing efficiency, DPS is now utilizing the Texas Driver License or ID Card photo on file for Concealed Handgun Licenses. The CHL-6 (Photo Holder) is only required to be submitted by applicants who hold an out of state Driver License or Identification Card.
2011...Pictures were taken and given out as part of the class......you could use them or not as one attractive lady did ot like her's but the instructor would not retake any.
texas yankee wrote:TSA refused to accept my Texas CHL a while back - after a while, a TSA guy told me that the issues was that with the CHL, the picture was provided by me and mailed in, versus taken at the DL office as with driver licenses.
now see, that, actually, makes a little bit of sense.
Would if it was true
You have me interested. What is untrue? I know I sent my picture in and my DL and CHL have different pictures.
Not sure when you got yours, but that is NO longer true. Meaning, that if you apply for a resident TX CHL, as of 6/18/2013 they will only use your DL or ID card photo.
June 18, 2013
Passport-Style Photos
For security purposes and processing efficiency, DPS is now utilizing the Texas Driver License or ID Card photo on file for Concealed Handgun Licenses. The CHL-6 (Photo Holder) is only required to be submitted by applicants who hold an out of state Driver License or Identification Card.
2011...Pictures were taken and given out as part of the class......you could use them or not as one attractive lady did ot like her's but the instructor would not retake any.
As I understand it, your picture will match your DL photo when you renew your CHL (and receive your LTC).
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My State Rep Hubert won't tell me his position on HB560. How about yours?
Got mine renewed 2013 or 2014, still had the photo I sent in on it... Got a new one for an address change back in May of this year, still has my CHL photo from 2008 on it haha.
CHL Holder since 10/08
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Former LTC Instructor
Caption: Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification.
Amends the Business and Commerce Code to require businesses to accept a concealed handgun license (CHL) as a valid form of personal identification for access to goods, services, or facilities.
Does not affect laws requiring a driver license to operate a motor vehicle.
Does not effect the existing requirement to present a driver license when renting a car. Does not affect the type of identification required under federal law to access airport premises or to pass through airport security.
locke_n_load wrote:Got mine renewed 2013 or 2014, still had the photo I sent in on it... Got a new one for an address change back in May of this year, still has my CHL photo from 2008 on it haha.
same here. almost the same dates in fact.
~Tracy
Gun control is what you talk about when you don't want to talk about the truth ~ Colion Noir
My CHL renewal Jul. 2015 has the original CHL pic supplied and is different than my DL from a 2 year ago renewal - and my CHL is still a CHL not a LTC or whatever.
WinoVeritas wrote:My CHL renewal Jul. 2015 has the original CHL pic supplied and is different than my DL from a 2 year ago renewal - and my CHL is still a CHL not a LTC or whatever.
Well, I'd certainly ask for a partial refund then.
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My State Rep Hubert won't tell me his position on HB560. How about yours?
