3rd time for renewal !

[sjones]

Got my renewal notice and pin number saturday.Went online today and filed application and paid by cc. I called austin and talked to a woman at DPS.She said all I had to do was send in the receipt and trace number they gave me.I don't have to take the 4 hour class or requalify on the range any more,just had to read the new rules and laws on the web site.So off in the mail.I wasn't due until oct.25.I figured I wouldn't get the application until july some time.They are getting it out early.Now I'll have to see how long it takes to get the new license. sj

[texjames]

Can you expand on that some? Are you saying on your third renewals no more class or qualify? You do on 1st and 2nd though?
If so i was not aware of that....I wish i had renewed my second one that expired in 2004...just got it back April 28th.

[sjones]

Yes,on yourthird time you don't have to do the class or range time any more.You can do it on line,There is a place online to edit changes like your address,phone #,etc.They will use your picture and prints from the second renewal.Being as I'm a senior it only cost me $35.00.You don't have to pay an instructor either. When you do it on line and print the form out you will get a trace number and a receipt for payment,you just send that in the mail and thats it. sj

[Mike1951]

Beginning with your third, you only need take the class every other time.

So on your fourth, you will need to attend the class.

[cougartex]

House Bill 1839
Effective: 9-1-07

House Bill 1839 amends the Government Code to change the time frame within which a person applying for a third or subsequent renewal of a license to carry a concealed handgun must complete a continuing education course in handgun proficiency and obtain a handgun proficiency certificate, to ensure that the license holder is not required to complete the course or obtain the certificate more than once in any 10-year period.

[texjames]

Yes,on yourthird time you don't have to do the class or range time any more.You can do it on line,There is a place online to edit changes like your address,phone #,etc.They will use your picture and prints from the second renewal.Being as I'm a senior it only cost me $35.00.You don't have to pay an instructor either. When you do it on line and print the form out you will get a trace number and a receipt for payment,you just send that in the mail and thats it. sj

I guess ya can't have a long lapse like i did though huh...from 2004 expired until to 2010 (when i got my thrid one)